The Charles Dickens School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Broadstairs Road Broadstairs Kent CT10 2RL |
| Phone | 01843862988 |
| Reference Number | 144015 |
The Charles Dickens School has made significant progress since its last inspection and is now rated as good overall. The school fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where pupils feel happy and safe, and they engage positively in their learning. The curriculum is well-planned and ambitious, with strong results in mathematics and science. Leaders are committed to enhancing the educational experience for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disadvantaged backgrounds, through effective monitoring and targeted support. However, the school faces challenges in increasing the uptake of the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) and languages, as participation rates are currently below national averages. There are also areas of development needed in the PSHE program to ensure that essential topics are systematically covered over time. Despite these challenges, the overall climate at the school is positive, with strong leadership and a collaborative approach to professional development for staff.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1113 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.69%
Girls: 50.31% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 40.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 105 | 129 | 234 |
| 8 | 121 | 111 | 232 |
| 9 | 117 | 112 | 229 |
| 10 | 116 | 103 | 219 |
| 11 | 94 | 105 | 199 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.9% |
| White, Other | 6.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| Unclassified | 1.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| African | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 25 Jun 2019 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Supportive, innovative, and inclusive environment for pupils
- Strong focus on personal, social, health, and education (PSHE)
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs
- High expectations for pupil behaviour and conduct
- Strong careers provision with good links to schools and colleges
- Ambitious and well-planned curriculum
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers
Areas for Improvement
- Low uptake of English Baccalaureate (EBacc) among pupils
- Insufficient mapping of the PSHE program across the provision
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 28.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 51.8% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 289 | 33 |
| Third Preference | 185 | 6 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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