Dane Court Grammar School vs Wellesley Haddon Dene School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 868 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dane Court Grammar School
Broadstairs · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,152 students
Wellesley Haddon Dene School
Broadstairs · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
156 students
| Measure | Dane Court Grammar School Broadstairs, South East | Wellesley Haddon Dene School Broadstairs, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #77 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #261 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 1,152 | 156 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,152 | 156 |
| Free school meals | 19.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 48.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 65.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 92.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 96.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.16 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Broadstairs | Broadstairs |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | danecourt.kent.sch.uk/ | www.wellesleyhaddondene.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dane Court Grammar School is the larger school with 1,152 students compared with 156.
- •Dane Court Grammar School is a academy school while Wellesley Haddon Dene School is a independent 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 Dane Court Grammar School better than Wellesley Haddon Dene School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dane Court Grammar School and Wellesley Haddon Dene School?
About 868 m in a straight line, between Broadstairs and Broadstairs in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dane Court Grammar School: 1,152. Wellesley Haddon Dene School: 156. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dane Court Grammar School and Wellesley Haddon Dene School rank in South East?
Dane Court Grammar School is 77th of 679 and Wellesley Haddon Dene School is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).