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The Charles Dickens School

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The Charles Dickens School

Broadstairs Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2RL

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Pupils
1,113
Ages
11-18
FSM
40.1%
Attainment 8
42.4
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.2%
Basics 9-5
28.1%

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
18.1%
EBacc APS
3.41
EBacc 9-5
4.0%
EBacc 9-4
7.0%
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About The Charles Dickens School

The Charles Dickens School is a secondary school in Broadstairs, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.4. The school has around 1,113 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Broadstairs Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2RL | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Charles Dickens School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2023 — Good
  2. Jun 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Charles Dickens School

What is The Charles Dickens School's Ofsted rating?
The Charles Dickens School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The Charles Dickens School's latest exam results?
The Charles Dickens School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Charles Dickens School located?
The Charles Dickens School is a secondary school in Broadstairs, Kent (CT10 2RL).
How many pupils attend The Charles Dickens School?
The Charles Dickens School has around 1,113 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Charles Dickens School with other schools?
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