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Dover Christ Church Academy
Dover·South East·Academy
SecondaryAcademyAges 11–18Co-edNone
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In terms of academic performance, Dover Christ Church Academy has a Progress 8 score of -1.13 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 27.7, 24% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of z.
The school has 722 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 28.8%, 49% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 11.8%.
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Dover Christ Church Academy has a Progress 8 score of -1.13, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 27.7. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
24% of students at Dover Christ Church Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Dover Christ Church Academy achieve an average A-Level grade of z. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Dover Christ Church Academy has an overall absence rate of 11.8%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Dover Christ Church Academy is 28.8%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Dover Christ Church Academy has 722 pupils on roll.
49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
30% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Dover Christ Church Academy was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Dover Christ Church Academy is overdue for reinspection.
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Dover Christ Church Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
248/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
114/mo
46% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 7.5 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.4
Bus Stops
18
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Dover area
1.9
Critical
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 20 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.