St Edmund's Catholic School
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Attainment 8 of 39.0 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 39.0
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 51%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.15
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.43, 0.13]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 110 | 39.0 | — | 50.9% | 23.6% | 3.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 102 | 38.1 | -0.15 | 45.1% | 29.4% | 3.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 90 | 37.2 | -0.26 | 41.0% | 27.0% | 3.1 |
| 2021/2022 | 101 | 35.7 | -0.73 | 37.0% | 19.0% | 2.9 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Kent for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 141217 |
| Local authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Grainne Parsons |
| Trust | KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | CT16 2QB |
| Latest pupils | 110 |
| FSM eligible | 40.2% |
Contact and identifiers
Old Charlton Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 2QB
www.st-edmunds.comView local authority page1304201551| DfE number | 4013 |
| UKPRN | 10047005 |
| Opened | 1 Jul 2016 |
| GIAS updated | 20 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 30 Sept 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 12 Jul 2022 |
| Publication date | 30 Sept 2022 |