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Dane Court Grammar School

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Dane Court Grammar School

Broadstairs Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2RT

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
May 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

65.3school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Confirm entry-year admission rules, places and selection requirements with the school or local authority.

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

You must register for the Kent Test directly with Kent County Council, usually by the start of July before the September test.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
65.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
46.9%
Basics 9-5
92.8%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

65.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2369.246.4
2023/2468.646.4
2024/2565.346.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.670.00
2023/24+0.690.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
79.0%
EBacc APS
6.16
EBacc 9-5
57.9%
EBacc 9-4
70.8%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
N/A
A*-A Grades
0.0%
A*-B Grades
0.0%
AAB+ %
N/A

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% data available for 2024/25 only

Based on 217 students entered

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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

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0.25 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
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0.66 km away · Foundation school
Good
Cross Keys Learning
1.14 km away · Other independent special school
Foreland Fields School
1.2 km away · Foundation special school
Good
EKC Group
1.37 km away · Further education

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About Dane Court Grammar School

Dane Court Grammar School is a secondary school in Broadstairs, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 65.3. The school has around 1,227 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Dane Court Grammar School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2022 — Good
  2. Jun 2007 — Outstanding (predecessor: Dane Court Grammar School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Dane Court Grammar School

What is Dane Court Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Dane Court Grammar School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Dane Court Grammar School's latest exam results?
Dane Court Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 65.3. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Dane Court Grammar School located?
Dane Court Grammar School is a secondary school in Broadstairs, Kent (CT10 2RT).
How many pupils attend Dane Court Grammar School?
Dane Court Grammar School has around 1,227 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Dane Court Grammar School with other schools?
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