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The Charles Dickens School
Broadstairs Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2RL, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.2 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,113
Capacity
1,104
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with GCSE Attainment 8 scores that place it in the top 68% nationally. While 56% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 18%, indicating potential areas for growth. Overall, parents can expect a supportive environment with above-average performance in key subjects.
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Last inspected: 28 March 2023Quality 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. | 42.5 | Bottom 32% 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%. | 56% | Bottom 24% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 14% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 13% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.9%
White Other6.4%
Mixed Other2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Other1.3%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.36086, 1.42212 · CT10 2RL
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN144015
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.cds.kent.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Charles Dickens School rated by Ofsted?
The Charles Dickens School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 March 2023.
Is The Charles Dickens School a good school?
The Charles Dickens School scores 33.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% 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 The Charles Dickens School in GCSEs?
The Charles Dickens School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.5. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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