Compare King Ethelbert School and The Charles Dickens School and Ursuline College

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Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: King Ethelbert School (Secondary) in Birchington; The Charles Dickens School (Secondary) in Broadstairs; Ursuline College (Secondary) in Westgate-on-Sea — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares King Ethelbert School, The Charles Dickens School and Ursuline College. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Birchington, Kent, Broadstairs, Kent and Westgate-on-Sea, Kent. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (King Ethelbert School), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for King Ethelbert School (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 950, combined total ≈ 2,850, typical FSM 35–40%, range 30–35%–40–45%; spread across trusts such as Coastal Academies Trust, Barton Court Academy Trust and Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership.

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Attribute	King Ethelbert School CT7 9BL	The Charles Dickens School CT10 2RL	Ursuline College CT8 8LX
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Birchington Kent CT7 9BL	Broadstairs Kent CT10 2RL	Westgate-on-Sea Kent CT8 8LX
Latest Ofsted	2 7 Jul 2024	2 24 May 2023	2 12 Jan 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	870	1104	763
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Coastal Academies Trust	Barton Court Academy Trust	Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership
Website	www.kingethelbert.com	www.cds.kent.sch.uk	www.ursuline.kent.sch.uk
Telephone	01843831999	01843862988	01843834431
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

King Ethelbert School

CT7 9BL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Birchington
Kent
CT7 9BL
Ofsted: 2 7 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Coastal Academies Trust
Website: www.kingethelbert.com
Telephone: 01843831999

The Charles Dickens School

CT10 2RL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Broadstairs
Kent
CT10 2RL
Ofsted: 2 24 May 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Barton Court Academy Trust
Website: www.cds.kent.sch.uk
Telephone: 01843862988

Ursuline College

CT8 8LX

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Westgate-on-Sea
Kent
CT8 8LX
Ofsted: 2 12 Jan 2023
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Kent Catholic Schools' Partnership
Website: www.ursuline.kent.sch.uk
Telephone: 01843834431

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.