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Dover Christ Church Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 720 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. Ofsted last inspected the school in October 2022. The present school opened in 2023.
This school is a member of Turner Schools. (Other schools in this trust include Folkestone Academy and Turner Free School.)
Particular strengths include Admissions and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Attainment and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is very high.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Destinations: Poor. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both very low. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Sixth form: Poor. Progress is poor. Destinations at 18 are poor.
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Poor. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Provision for special educational needs
| Profound and multiple learning difficulty |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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