Dover Christ Church Academy
URN: 150278 • Dover CT16 2EG
Overview
- Name
- Dover Christ Church Academy
- URN
- 150278
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- TURNER SCHOOLS
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 32.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Manj Nijjer (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01304820126
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Melbourne Avenue, Dover CT16 2EG
Summary
Dover Christ Church Academy (DCCA) is a mixed secondary academy located in Dover, Kent, with a current enrolment of 722 pupils and a capacity of 990. As part of the Turner Schools Multi Academy Trust, DCCA is committed to providing an inclusive and nurturing environment where every student can thrive. The school emphasizes excellent pastoral care and prioritizes pupil wellbeing, ensuring that all students feel valued and supported.
The curriculum at DCCA is diverse, offering traditional academic subjects alongside vocational options such as engineering, construction, and creative arts. The school also provides a range of extracurricular activities, promoting personal interests and skills development. The Turner 25 programme enhances pupils' cultural capital through various opportunities, including visits to cultural institutions and practical skills training.
DCCA places a strong emphasis on career guidance, offering tailored support and experiences that connect students with local and national employers. This approach aims to prepare pupils for future pathways, whether that be higher education, apprenticeships, or entering the workforce, fostering a clear vision for their educational journey.
The curriculum at DCCA is diverse, offering traditional academic subjects alongside vocational options such as engineering, construction, and creative arts. The school also provides a range of extracurricular activities, promoting personal interests and skills development. The Turner 25 programme enhances pupils' cultural capital through various opportunities, including visits to cultural institutions and practical skills training.
DCCA places a strong emphasis on career guidance, offering tailored support and experiences that connect students with local and national employers. This approach aims to prepare pupils for future pathways, whether that be higher education, apprenticeships, or entering the workforce, fostering a clear vision for their educational journey.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Absence Line (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Meet The SEND Team (sen)
- The Balanced System (sen)
- Working Together (sen)
- BOOK NOW (calendar)
- Parent/Carer Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Dover Grammar School for Girls (65.1)
- Duke of York's Royal Military School (64.6)
- Dover Grammar School for Boys (61.9)
- St Edmund's Catholic School (54.4)
- St Edmund's Catholic School (50.2)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- TURNER SCHOOLS
- Capacity
- 990
- Pupils
- 722
- Boys
- 370
- Girls
- 352
- FSM %
- 48.10
- Open date
- 2023-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 722 | 370 | 352 | 990 | 48.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 815 | 425 | 390 | 990 | 48.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 990 |
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