Question 1

Is The Charles Dickens School a good school?

Accepted Answer

The latest Ofsted inspection outcome was Good, with all key judgement areas rated Good at the inspection dated 28 March 2023 (report published 25 May 2023). The school’s Progress 8 measure in the current dataset is +0.22, indicating above-average progress from starting points, while Attainment 8 is 42.5.

Question 2

What are the fees at The Charles Dickens School?

Accepted Answer

This is a state-funded school. There are no tuition fees for attendance, although families should budget for standard costs such as uniform, equipment, trips, and optional activities.

Question 3

How do I apply for Year 7 entry in 2027?

Accepted Answer

Year 7 applications are coordinated by Kent County Council for September 2027 entry. Kent’s published timeline states applications open on 1 September 2026, close on 31 October 2026, offers are issued on 1 March 2027, and offer decisions must be accepted or declined by 15 March 2027.

Question 4

Is The Charles Dickens School oversubscribed?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In the provided admissions dataset, there were 868 applications for 225 offers for the Year 7 entry route, with a subscription ratio of 3.86 applications per place offered.

Question 5

What are the GCSE results indicators like?

Accepted Answer

In the current dataset, Attainment 8 is 42.5 and Progress 8 is +0.22, indicating above-average progress. The EBacc average point score is 3.4, with 4% achieving grade 5 or above across the EBacc measure.

Question 6

Does the school offer structured enrichment?

Accepted Answer

Publicly available school and trust materials refer to programmes such as Cultural Capital Days and an Enrichment Week, alongside extracurricular clubs and educational visits. Families should ask for the current year’s enrichment calendar during open events because schedules can change annually.

Question 7

Does The Charles Dickens School have a sixth form?

Accepted Answer

The school is recorded as serving ages 11 to 18, but the March 2023 Ofsted inspection report noted that there were no students in the sixth form at the time. Families considering post-16 should verify the current sixth form offer, subject availability, and entry requirements directly with the school.

GCSE Performance

Grade Distribution

State School Performance Measures

EBacc Subject Outcomes