Astor Secondary School

About Astor Secondary School

Astor Secondary School is an academy converter in Dover, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 770 pupils on roll. It is part of SAMPHIRE STAR EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (31 October 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 30.3 (2025/26). 60.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18% 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

770 / 1,230 (63%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

31 October 2023

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Astor Avenue, Dover, Kent, CT17 0AS

Phone

01304201151

Principal

Lee Kane

Website

http://www.astorschool.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Astor Secondary School?

Astor Secondary School is an academy converter in Dover, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Astor Secondary School have?

Astor Secondary School has 770 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Astor Secondary School's Ofsted rating?

Astor Secondary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (31 October 2023).

How does Astor Secondary School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Astor Secondary School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 30.3 in 2025/26.

Is Astor Secondary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Astor Secondary School is part of SAMPHIRE STAR EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Astor Secondary School?

Astor Secondary School is located at Astor Avenue, Dover, Kent, CT17 0AS.