The Charles Dickens School Catchment Area
The Charles Dickens School is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Broadstairs, Kent , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1113 pupils, and a capacity of 1104 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,113
Pupils
1,104
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
The Charles Dickens School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Charles Dickens School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kent. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Kent catchment area documents →The Charles Dickens School — School Information
- Full address
- Broadstairs Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2RL
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 40.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144015
Other Secondary Schools in Broadstairs
If The Charles Dickens School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Broadstairs are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Charles Dickens School
Is The Charles Dickens School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Charles Dickens School currently has 1113 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1104 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Charles Dickens School? ▾
Admission to The Charles Dickens School is managed by Kent. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Charles Dickens School cover? ▾
The Charles Dickens 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 The Charles Dickens School? ▾
The Charles Dickens School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.