How many pupils does Dane Court Grammar School have?

Dane Court Grammar School has 1,227 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Dane Court Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

Dane Court Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 May 2022).

How does Dane Court Grammar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Dane Court Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 67.2 in 2025/26.

Is Dane Court Grammar School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Dane Court Grammar School is part of COASTAL ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Dane Court Grammar School?

Dane Court Grammar School is located at Broadstairs Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2RT.

Dane Court Grammar School

Broadstairs Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2RT

Good

Inspected 10 May 2022

Good

Ofsted

67.2

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,227

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Dane Court Grammar School

Dane Court Grammar School is an academy converter in Broadstairs, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,227 pupils on roll. It is part of COASTAL ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 May 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 67.2 (2025/26). 18.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,227 / 1,154 (106%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 10 May 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

18.7%

Free school meals

11.2%

EAL

0.5%

SEN support

4.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

67.2

Attainment 8

160 pupils

89.4%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

97.5%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

65%

To higher education

21%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

96%

Sustained destination

95%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

6.3%

Overall absence

14.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

67.9

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

18.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

7.39

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24

£49,923

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↓ −£595 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

1.5% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,602

Spend per pupil

£6,625

Income per pupil

67%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Broadstairs Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2RT
Phone: 01843864941
Headteacher: Martin Jones
Website: http://danecourt.kent.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

COASTAL ACADEMIES TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Dane Court Grammar School?: Dane Court Grammar School is an academy converter in Broadstairs, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Dane Court Grammar School have?: Dane Court Grammar School has 1,227 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Dane Court Grammar School's Ofsted rating?: Dane Court Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 May 2022).
How does Dane Court Grammar School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Dane Court Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 67.2 in 2025/26.
Is Dane Court Grammar School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Dane Court Grammar School is part of COASTAL ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Dane Court Grammar School?: Dane Court Grammar School is located at Broadstairs Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2RT.

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