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Astor Secondary School

Academy converter · Dover · CT17 0AS

Ages 11–18 · 732 pupils · Kent

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

28.6

Overall absence

15.7%

Admissions demand

0.86 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-03-10

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionNeeds attention
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-1.04
−20+2
Attainment 828.6
English & maths grade 5+9%
English & maths grade 4+28%
EBacc entry7%

EBacc APS: 2.4

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence15.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)53.4%
Unauthorised6.2%
Authorised absence
9.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
9.8%
Enrolments in measure
788

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.86 · Often has places

1st preferences

83

Places offered

100

1st-preference offers

83

Total preferences (any rank)
264
Preferred offers (top 3)
97
Applications from outside LA
1
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill60%

732 pupils · 1,230 places

Pupils on roll
732
Boys / girls
337 / 395
School capacity
1,230
Capacity fill
732 / 1,230 (60%)
Free school meals
63.2%
FSM pupils
408
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: SAMPHIRE STAR EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
SAMPHIRE STAR EDUCATION TRUST
Headteacher
Mr Lee Kane

Location

Address
Astor Avenue
Postcode
CT17 0AS
Town
Dover
County
Kent
Local authority
Kent
District
Dover
Constituency
Dover and Deal
Urban/rural
Urban: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Dover, Kent, 732 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 63.2%.

Open schools in Dover
33
Secondary schools in Dover
6
Academies among open schools in Dover
42% (14)
Open schools in CT17
10
Secondary in CT17
2
Open schools in Kent LA
713
Secondary in Kent LA
100

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in DoverNear CT17

  • Dover Grammar School for Boys

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Foundation school · Secondary

    Dover · CT17 0DQ · Kent

    Ages 11–18

    • Att859.1
    • P80.5
    • EM5+80%
    • Absence6.6%

    0.1 miles away

  • Dover Grammar School for Girls

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Secondary

    Dover · CT16 2PZ · Kent

    Ages 11–18

    • Att859.3
    • P80.2
    • EM5+72%
    • Absence7.6%

    0.9 miles away

  • St Edmund's Catholic School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Dover · CT16 2QB · Kent

    Ages 11–18

    • Att838.1
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+30%
    • Absence9.4%

    1.0 miles away

  • Dover Christ Church Academy

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Dover · CT16 2EG · Kent

    Ages 11–18

    • Att827.7
    • P8-1.1
    • EM5+9%
    • Absence11.8%

    1.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Lee Kane
Telephone
01304201151
Website
http://www.astorschool.com

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