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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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