Astor Secondary School
URN: 138167 • Dover CT17 0AS
Overview
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lee Kane (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01304201151
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Astor Avenue, Dover CT17 0AS
Summary
Astor Secondary School, located in Dover, Kent, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 770 students, against a capacity of 1,230. Established in 1948, the school has evolved significantly, becoming known for its high standards in academics, behaviour, and personal development. The ethos of "Achievement for All" reflects the school's commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated.
The curriculum at Astor is designed to nurture individual strengths and aspirations, with a strong emphasis on both traditional academic achievements and modern educational practices. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, enhancing student experience beyond the classroom. Astor is particularly noted for its focus on the visual arts, which are integrated into the school culture and community engagement.
To assist students transitioning from primary to secondary education, Astor has implemented a Mini School initiative, providing a smaller, supportive setting. The school prides itself on maintaining a disciplined yet caring atmosphere, encouraging students to develop resilience and a sense of responsibility within a well-ordered community.
The curriculum at Astor is designed to nurture individual strengths and aspirations, with a strong emphasis on both traditional academic achievements and modern educational practices. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, enhancing student experience beyond the classroom. Astor is particularly noted for its focus on the visual arts, which are integrated into the school culture and community engagement.
To assist students transitioning from primary to secondary education, Astor has implemented a Mini School initiative, providing a smaller, supportive setting. The school prides itself on maintaining a disciplined yet caring atmosphere, encouraging students to develop resilience and a sense of responsibility within a well-ordered community.
Useful links
- Staff Absence Notification (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- View Calendar (calendar)
- Sixth Form (other)
- Terms of Use (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Sixth Form Prospectus (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Staff and Trustee Policies and Forms (other)
- Sixth Form Prospectus (other)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- SAMPHIRE STAR EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1230
- Pupils
- 770
- Boys
- 360
- Girls
- 410
- FSM %
- 61.40
- Open date
- 2012-06-02
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 770 | 360 | 410 | 1230 | 61.40 |
2024-09-11 | 782 | 348 | 434 | 1230 | 54.40 |
2023-09-11 | 830 | 366 | 464 | 1230 | 45.60 |
2022-09-11 | 830 | 366 | 464 | 1230 | 45.60 |
2021-09-11 | 807 | 354 | 453 | 1400 | 34.70 |
2020-09-11 | 802 | 356 | 446 | 1400 | 27.80 |
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