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Dane Court Grammar School
Broadstairs Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2RT, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.0 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,227
Capacity
1,154
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 96% of students achieve grade 4 or above. The school excels in GCSE Attainment 8, placing it in the top 5% nationally, and boasts a high EBacc entry rate of 79%. However, while 65% of students progress to university, only 21% reach top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in higher education outcomes.
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Last inspected: 10 May 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 65.3 | Top 5% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 96% | Top 5% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 93% | Top 3% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 79% | Top 3% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 71% | Top 3% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 65% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 21% | Average |
Based on 208 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.9%
White Other5.1%
Mixed Other3.7%
Asian Indian3.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Other1.9%
Asian Other1.6%
Black African1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
White Irish0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.36093, 1.41854 · CT10 2RT
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN136585
School typeAcademy converter
Websitedanecourt.kent.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Dane Court Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Dane Court Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 May 2022.
Is Dane Court Grammar School a good school?
Dane Court Grammar School scores 84.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Dane Court Grammar School in GCSEs?
Dane Court Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 65.3. 96% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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