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Dover Christ Church Academy

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Dover Christ Church Academy

Melbourne Avenue, Dover, CT16 2EG

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–18 · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
Oct 2022

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

Academic picture

30.4school · 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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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
30.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
2.6%
Basics 9-5
8.3%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

30.4

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23Not available46.4
2023/2427.746.4
2024/2530.446.0

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

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23Not available0.00
2023/24-1.130.00
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
0.8%
EBacc APS
2.35
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

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

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

Based on 24 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

St Edmund's Catholic School
1.69 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Dover Grammar School for Girls
1.92 km away · Community school
Good
Duke of York's Royal Military School
1.97 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
The Sallygate School
2.03 km away · Other independent special school
Dover Grammar School for Boys
2.55 km away · Foundation school
Good

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About Dover Christ Church Academy

Dover Christ Church Academy is a secondary school in Dover, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 30.4. The school has around 722 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Melbourne Avenue, Dover, CT16 2EG | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Dover Christ Church Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2022 — Requires improvement
  2. Oct 2022 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Dover Christ Church Academy)
  3. Jun 2021 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas… (predecessor: Dover Christ Church Academy)
  4. Mar 2019 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Dover Christ Church Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Dover Christ Church Academy

What is Dover Christ Church Academy's Ofsted rating?
Dover Christ Church Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Dover Christ Church Academy's latest exam results?
Dover Christ Church Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 30.4. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Dover Christ Church Academy located?
Dover Christ Church Academy is a secondary school in Dover, Kent (CT16 2EG).
How many pupils attend Dover Christ Church Academy?
Dover Christ Church Academy has around 722 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Dover Christ Church Academy with other schools?
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