Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School vs The Charles Dickens School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School
Broadstairs · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
291 students
The Charles Dickens School
Broadstairs · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,117 students
| Measure | Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School Broadstairs, South East | The Charles Dickens School Broadstairs, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1466 of 2,471 | #473 of 679 |
| National rank | #8464 of 15,697 | #2964 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 291 | 1,117 |
| Pupils on roll | 291 | 1,117 |
| Free school meals | 21.6% | 42.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 101.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 28.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.42 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Broadstairs | Broadstairs |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.callis-grange.kent.sch.uk | www.cds.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.8 vs 30.1).
- •The Charles Dickens School is the larger school with 1,117 students compared with 291.
- •Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School is a local authority school while The Charles Dickens School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School better than The Charles Dickens School?
On the Success Index (England), Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School ranks higher (47.8 vs 30.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School and The Charles Dickens School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Broadstairs and Broadstairs in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School: 291. The Charles Dickens School: 1,117. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School and The Charles Dickens School rank in South East?
Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School is 1466th of 2,471 and The Charles Dickens School is 473rd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).