St Edmund's Catholic School
Old Charlton Road, Dover, CT16 2QBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Edmund's Catholic School is a secondary school in Dover for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 4th of 6 secondary schools in Dover. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 July 2022, report published 30 September 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 July 2022
St Edmund's is an inclusive school. Leaders have high aspirations for all pupils to achieve their best. Pupils know what is expected of them and respond to requests from staff positively. In keeping with the Catholic ethos of the school, pupils are polite and show mutual respect towards others. Pupils enjoy school and feel like they are part of a community. For instance, they rehearse happily together in preparation for the school production of 'Annie'. Pupils look out for each other and know that staff will help them if they are worried. Bullying is uncommon and leaders deal with it quickly if it occurs. Pupils have opportunities to develop leadership skills as inclusion ambassadors, or through the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, for example. Pupils raise awareness of online safety in the school community by delivering assemblies for their peers. There are some extra-curricular clubs, such as gardening and netball, on offer. Leaders organise exciting visits for activities week. For example, Year 7 pupils take a trip to a retreat. Parents are very positive about the school, and what is on offer for pupils who go there. One parent stated: 'The school is really committed to the mental health and well-being of the pupils. Staff are extremely supportive.'
What the school should improve
- Learning activities do not always provide sufficient challenge in some subjects. This means that some pupils are not as engaged in their work as they should be. Leaders need to ensure that staff have access to subject-specific training so that lesson resources interest and develop all pupils, so that they know and remember more.
- Behaviour management records that outline leaders' actions to address poor behaviour are not well kept. This means that leaders cannot be sure that sanctions are applied consistently and fairly for all pupils. Leaders need to ensure that records clearly show, in chronological order, the events and interventions that take place before sanctions are applied.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
110 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
644 pupils on roll, with places for 600
Schools near St Edmund's Catholic School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Grammar School for Girls | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 59.9 |
| Dover College | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 25.5 |
| Duke of York's Royal Military School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 55.0 |
| Dover Grammar School for Boys | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 65.4 |
| Dover Christ Church Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 30.4 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Grainne Parsons
- Phone
- 01304201551
- Address
- Old Charlton Road, Dover, CT16 2QB
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 141217
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.