Dane Court Grammar School
URN: 136585 • Broadstairs CT10 2RT
Overview
- Name
- Dane Court Grammar School
- URN
- 136585
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- COASTAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Martin Jones (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01843864941
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Broadstairs Road, Broadstairs CT10 2RT
Summary
Dane Court Grammar School, located in Broadstairs, Kent, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,227 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,154. The school prides itself on fostering a welcoming and inclusive community, where students are encouraged to thrive academically and personally. Its vision focuses on developing knowledgeable and caring individuals who contribute positively to society.
The curriculum at Dane Court is broad and challenging, offering a mix of academic and creative subjects. Notably, the school provides both the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and the Careers-related Programme (IBCP) for Sixth Form students, preparing them for higher education and vocational pathways. The school has a strong track record of academic success and is recognised as one of the highest performing grammar schools in Kent.
Dane Court places a high priority on student welfare, supported by a responsive pastoral system that includes Year Leaders and mentors. The school also boasts a diverse range of extracurricular activities, enhancing the educational experience beyond the classroom and fostering a sense of community among students.
The curriculum at Dane Court is broad and challenging, offering a mix of academic and creative subjects. Notably, the school provides both the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and the Careers-related Programme (IBCP) for Sixth Form students, preparing them for higher education and vocational pathways. The school has a strong track record of academic success and is recognised as one of the highest performing grammar schools in Kent.
Dane Court places a high priority on student welfare, supported by a responsive pastoral system that includes Year Leaders and mentors. The school also boasts a diverse range of extracurricular activities, enhancing the educational experience beyond the classroom and fostering a sense of community among students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Dane Court Grammar School (70.2)
- The Charles Dickens School (58.4)
- The Hereson School (45.2)
- The Charles Dickens School (39.0)
- The Holy Cross RC High School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- COASTAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1154
- Pupils
- 1227
- Boys
- 613
- Girls
- 614
- FSM %
- 20.50
- Open date
- 2011-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1227 | 613 | 614 | 1154 | 20.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1254 | 604 | 650 | 1154 | 18.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1301 | 642 | 659 | 1154 | 14.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1301 | 642 | 659 | 1154 | 14.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1314 | 657 | 657 | 1154 | 11.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1279 | 635 | 644 | 1154 | 9.00 |
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