The Charles Dickens School
The Charles Dickens School is a secondary located in Kent, CT10 2RL. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 1,118 pupils on roll.
The Charles Dickens School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy sponsor led. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Kent
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1104
Number of Pupils: 1118
Number of Boys: 570
Number of Girls: 548
Special Classes Code: 0
Percentage on Free School Meals: 37.6
Last Changed Date: 2025-04-22
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Good
Personal Development: Good
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2023-05-24
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Smith
Phone: 01843862988
Website: www.cds.kent.sch.uk
Location: Broadstairs Road
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Charles Dickens School
What is the Ofsted rating of The Charles Dickens School?
The Charles Dickens School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does The Charles Dickens School admit?
The Charles Dickens School admits pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is The Charles Dickens School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
The Charles Dickens School is a mixed school.
What type of school is The Charles Dickens School?
The Charles Dickens School is a academy sponsor led offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near The Charles Dickens School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around The Charles Dickens School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near The Charles Dickens School?
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