DANE COURT GRAMMAR SCHOOL in Kent, Broadstairs

Education Centre Information: Dane Court Grammar School:

Establishment Type:Foundation School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Kent
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 31/03/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: None
Total Pupils: 1202
Number of boys: 565
Number of girls: 637
Admissions: Selective
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Special Educational Needs:

SEN Priority 1:VI - Visual Impairment

Background:

The school was founded in 1957 as two single-sex technical high schools on the same site, which amalgamated in 1970. Housed in modern buildings with 15-acres of playing fields, it has specialist teaching areas for all departments, 10 laboratories, three design and technology rooms and seven computer rooms, and offers a choice of 25 A-level courses. Science, mathematics, English, music and drama are among the school's strengths; it has 12 musical ensembles, two specialist music teachers, junior and senior wind bands, choirs and orchestras. Specialist language college status. Over-subscribed, with 1.1 applications per place. Artsmark Silver; Investor in People status (1999); DfES achievement award (2003). Ethos: 'Academic achievement in a caring and supportive environment'.

Address:

Address: Broadstairs Road

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Postcode: CT10 2RT
Kent, Broadstairs.
Telephone: 01843 864941

Website: http://www.danecourt.kent.sch.uk

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