The Charles Dickens School
Broadstairs Road, Broadstairs, CT10 2RL
Age range
Ages 11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
1113
Headteacher
Mr Warren Smith
Type
Secondary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
Academy
Yes
Sixth form
Yes
About The Charles Dickens School
The Charles Dickens School is a secondary academy in Broadstairs, Kent, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. It admits both boys and girls. The school has a sixth form.
Learning and school life
The curriculum is designed for pupils in the school's age range.
SEND and information for families
It is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. The school's SEND information covers visual impairment. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.
School admissions
Admissions assessment
No separate entrance assessment
School results & attendance
KS2 results
N/A
A-Level results
Not published
Attendance
100% − absence
Free school meals
SEND
SEND setting
Mainstream school with resourced provision
SEND provision
Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 5; VI - Visual Impairment
Specialisms
Visual impairment
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
The Charles Dickens School term dates
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
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Coming soonFrequently asked
What type of school is The Charles Dickens School?
The Charles Dickens School is a secondary academy. It admits both boys and girls.
What age range does The Charles Dickens School cover?
The Charles Dickens School serves pupils aged 11 to 18.
What SEND support does The Charles Dickens School offer?
The Charles Dickens School is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. Areas of SEND support include visual impairment.
What is The Charles Dickens School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated The Charles Dickens School Good after its inspection on 28 March 2023.
Where is The Charles Dickens School?
The Charles Dickens School is at Broadstairs Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2RL.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed July 2026.
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