Is Astor Secondary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 10 March 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Needs attention and two at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 95th of 102 secondary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Astor Secondary School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Astor Secondary School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 30.3 (England: 46.2). 11.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Astor Secondary School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Astor Secondary School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Astor Secondary School

Astor Avenue, Dover, CT17 0AS

Local ranking95th of 102 secondary schools in Kent

Ofsted: Needs attentionUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1230

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 10 March 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 10 March 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Needs attention
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 30.3 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 11.9% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 35.0% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 143

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 79.0%
Continued in education: 72.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 4.0%
Not sustained: 9.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 68.0%
Higher education: 28.0%
Apprenticeships: 8.0%
Employment: 32.0%
Not sustained: 8.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

D+

Avg A-Level Grade

22.8

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

25.0

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 0.0% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 14.2
16-18 Cohort: 81

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 770
Boys: 337 (46%)
Girls: 395 (54%)
Capacity: 1230 (60% full)
SEND: 24.0%
FSM Eligible: 62.0%
EAL: 16.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.7%
SEN Support: 22.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 14.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 53.7
Budget per Pupil: £8,920/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 13.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 47.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 73.3%
White Other: 8.6%
Mixed Other: 5.3%
Gypsy/Roma: 4.4%
Other: 2.7%
Black African: 2.3%
Asian Other: 1.3%
Asian Indian: 0.8%

73.3%

White British

8.6%

White Other

5.3%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01304201151

Lee.kane@astorschool.com

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Astor Avenue

Dover, South East

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Administrative

URN: 138167
UKPRN: 10037500
Establishment No.: 4113
Trust: SAMPHIRE STAR EDUCATION TRUST

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