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Dane Court Grammar School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Dane Court Grammar School is a academy converter secondary school in Broadstairs, Kent , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1227 pupils, and a capacity of 1154 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

1,227

Pupils

1,154

Capacity

106%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Dane Court Grammar School Catchment Area Information

Entry to Dane Court Grammar School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Kent may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Currently oversubscribed: 1227 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1154 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Dane Court Grammar School — School Information

Full address
Broadstairs Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2RT
Local authority
Kent
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Selective
Free school meals
20.5% of pupils
DfE URN
136585

Other Secondary Schools in Broadstairs

If Dane Court Grammar School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Broadstairs are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Dane Court Grammar School

Is Dane Court Grammar School oversubscribed?

Yes — Dane Court Grammar School currently has 1227 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1154 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Dane Court Grammar School?

Dane Court Grammar School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Kent publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Dane Court Grammar School cover?

Dane Court Grammar School is a secondary school in Broadstairs, Kent, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Dane Court Grammar School?

Dane Court Grammar School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.