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Dane Court Grammar School

Secondary

Dane Court Grammar School

Broadstairs Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2RT

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Pupils
1,227
Ages
11-18
FSM
20.5%
Attainment 8
65.3
Ofsted
Good
May 2022

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%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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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What parents say and who teaches here

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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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

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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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?
View Dane Court Grammar School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Kent.