St Edmund's Catholic School
URN: 141217 • Dover CT16 2QB
Overview
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Grainne Parsons (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01304201551
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Old Charlton Road, Dover CT16 2QB
Summary
St Edmund's Catholic School, located in Dover, Kent, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 647 students, exceeding its capacity of 600. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, inspired by Catholic values such as love, equality, and mutual respect. The recent Ofsted inspection rated the school as 'good' across all categories, highlighting its commitment to high-quality teaching and strong pastoral support.
The school aims to nurture each student's individual talents while ensuring academic progress through a broad and balanced curriculum. St Edmund's places a strong emphasis on personal development, encouraging students to engage in extracurricular activities that enrich their educational experience. The mission statement reflects a commitment to developing proactive and well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to society.
As part of the Kent Catholic Schools Partnership, St Edmund's offers opportunities for collaboration and shared resources, enhancing the educational experience for both students and staff. The school welcomes applications from all families who resonate with its Catholic ethos, fostering a diverse and caring community.
The school aims to nurture each student's individual talents while ensuring academic progress through a broad and balanced curriculum. St Edmund's places a strong emphasis on personal development, encouraging students to engage in extracurricular activities that enrich their educational experience. The mission statement reflects a commitment to developing proactive and well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to society.
As part of the Kent Catholic Schools Partnership, St Edmund's offers opportunities for collaboration and shared resources, enhancing the educational experience for both students and staff. The school welcomes applications from all families who resonate with its Catholic ethos, fostering a diverse and caring community.
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Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 600
- Pupils
- 647
- Boys
- 320
- Girls
- 327
- FSM %
- 40.20
- Open date
- 2016-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 647 | 320 | 327 | 600 | 40.20 |
2024-09-11 | 612 | 307 | 305 | 600 | 37.30 |
2023-09-11 | 552 | 293 | 259 | 600 | 34.80 |
2022-09-11 | 552 | 293 | 259 | 600 | 34.80 |
2021-09-11 | 546 | 282 | 264 | 540 | 29.30 |
2020-09-11 | 503 | 256 | 247 | 540 | 23.30 |
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