Dover Christ Church Academy

About Dover Christ Church Academy

Dover Christ Church Academy is an academy sponsor led in Dover, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 722 pupils on roll. It is part of TURNER SCHOOLS. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 October 2022) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 35.8 (2025/26). 54% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

722 / 990 (73%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

18 October 2022

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 2 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

Contact Details

Address

Melbourne Avenue, Dover, Kent, CT16 2EG

Phone

01304820126

Head Teacher

Matthew Tate

Website

https://www.dccacademy.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Dover Christ Church Academy?

Dover Christ Church Academy is an academy sponsor led in Dover, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Dover Christ Church Academy have?

Dover Christ Church Academy has 722 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Dover Christ Church Academy's Ofsted rating?

Dover Christ Church Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 October 2022).

How does Dover Christ Church Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Dover Christ Church Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 35.8 in 2025/26.

Is Dover Christ Church Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Dover Christ Church Academy is part of TURNER SCHOOLS.

Where is Dover Christ Church Academy?

Dover Christ Church Academy is located at Melbourne Avenue, Dover, Kent, CT16 2EG.