Is Dover Christ Church Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 16 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Strong standard, one at Needs attention and one at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 93rd of 102 secondary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Dover Christ Church Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Dover Christ Church Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 35.8 (England: 46.2). 27.3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Dover Christ Church Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at Dover Christ Church Academy 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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Dover Christ Church Academy

Melbourne Avenue, Dover, CT16 2EG

Local ranking93rd of 102 secondary schools in Kent

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Secondary

Phase

990

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 16 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Continues from Dover Christ Church Academy (URN 136175) since 1 September 2023. Results, demographics and trends from before then are that school's, shown here so the record is unbroken.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 16 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

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

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

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 35.8 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 27.3% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 48.9% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 139

Destinations

After GCSE 2022-23

Sustained education/employment: 90.0%
Continued in education: 83.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 5.0%
Not sustained: 8.0%

After A-Levels 2022-23

Sustained education/employment: 77.0%
Higher education: 26.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 43.0%
Not sustained: 11.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

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

Applied General Avg Points: 21.1
16-18 Cohort: 23

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 722
Boys: 382 (50%)
Girls: 379 (50%)
Capacity: 990 (77% full)
SEND: 29.8%
FSM Eligible: 50.6%
EAL: 4.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 11.6%
SEN Support: 18.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 53.4
Budget per Pupil: £9,102/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate: 8.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 28.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 90.3%
White Other: 3.1%
Mixed Other: 2.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.8%
Asian Other: 0.8%
Gypsy/Roma: 0.7%
Black African: 0.7%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.6%

90.3%

White British

3.1%

White Other

2.0%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01304820126

manj.nijjer@turnerschools.com

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Melbourne Avenue

Dover, South East

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Administrative

URN: 150278
UKPRN: 10093628
Establishment No.: 4034
Trust: TURNER SCHOOLS

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