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Astor Secondary School
Astor Avenue, Dover, Kent, CT17 0AS, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.0 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
770
Capacity
1,230
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
63%
Summary
With a current Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement," the school has room for growth, particularly in its GCSE performance, where only 22% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. The school does show potential for improvement, as 52% of pupils progress to university, though only 4% reach top-third institutions. Parents may wish to consider these factors alongside the school's limited published data when making a decision.
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Last inspected: 31 October 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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. | 27.9 | Bottom 0% 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%. | 22% | Bottom 0% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 0% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 7% 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%. | 4% | Bottom 7% 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%. | 52% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 4% | Below avg |
Based on 52 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.1%
White Other8.6%
Mixed Other5.3%
Gypsy/Roma4.4%
Other2.7%
Black African2.3%
Asian Other1.3%
Asian Indian0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.12677, 1.28877 · CT17 0AS
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Astor Secondary School rated by Ofsted?
Astor Secondary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 31 October 2023.
Is Astor Secondary School a good school?
Astor Secondary School scores 4.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% 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 Astor Secondary School in GCSEs?
Astor Secondary School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 27.9. 22% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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