Dane Court Grammar School
School summary
A large mixed grammar in Broadstairs, Dane Court draws its intake through the Kent Test and now educates around 1,227 pupils against a capacity of 1,154, meaning it runs slightly over its planned size. Ofsted rated the school Good across the board at its most recent inspection, while singling out the sixth form as Outstanding. With a fifth of pupils eligible for free school meals, it serves a broader social mix than the grammar label might suggest. The numbers point to a school where academic standards are high and the older students, in particular, are thriving.
How hard is it to get in?
Moderate · 1 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Entry is selective, but demand for the 165 Year 7 places is more manageable than at most selective schools - a solid qualifying performance is usually what matters.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
Key dates · 2028 entry
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Latest results
Attainment 8
65.3
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
93%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Good
- Last inspected
- 10 May 2022
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably above the national picture: an Attainment 8 score of 65.3 against a national average of 46.9, and 93% of pupils securing grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47% nationally. The pupil-to-teacher ratio of 18.5 is typical for a school of this size. The standout judgement, though, is the Outstanding rating for the sixth form, suggesting strong provision for students through to 18.
Languages
Executive Headteacher · Martin Jones
Beyond the classroom
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 4.4%
- EHC plans
- 0.49%
- English as additional language
- 10.6%
- Free school meals
- 20.5%
Schools nearby
Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School
Ramsgate, South East
Sir Roger Manwood's School
Sandwich, South East
Barton Court Grammar School
Canterbury, South East
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Canterbury, South East
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
Canterbury, South East
Dover Grammar School for Girls
Dover, South East
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A high-performing Kent grammar with an Outstanding sixth form and a genuinely mixed intake. Families willing to sit the Kent Test will find a school that delivers strong results without losing its breadth.
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Dane Court Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.