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26/03/26

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25/03/26

Our Y9 BTEC dancers, joined by G&T Y7–8, had an amazing workshop with ZooNation’s Malachi Welch! Inspiring choreography, creativity & industry insight

25/03/26

Thank you to our amazing pupils, families & staff! Your support for Red Nose Day raised an incredible £1,129.70 Your generosity means so much and helps support those who need it most.

25/03/26

Cultural Capital across school: Y7 Harry Potter & oracy; Y8 Chatham & chocolate; Y9 Wicked & identity; Y10 Model UN & careers; Y11 next steps. A brilliant few days!

24/03/26

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20/03/26

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19/03/26

Our KS4 Life Skills Cooking Club got adventurous with Katsu Curry this week! A tricky dish, but pupils smashed it with amazing focus, teamwork and smiles all round.

11/03/26

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06/03/26

38 Year 10s had an action‑packed ‘Degree in a Day’ at CCCU, exploring sustainability through lectures, seminars and challenges. So proud of their hard work!

06/03/26

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04/03/26

Free Defibrillator Training for ages 13–17: 9 Apr, 1–4pm at Pierremont Hall, Broadstairs. Learn lifesaving skills + Y8s can gain award hours for the Mayor of Broadstairs Award.  broadstairs.gov.uk/event/und… for more details.

02/03/26

Young Carers Action Day – 11 March. Up to 1 in 5 young people care for someone at home. If your child is a young carer, we’re here to help—contact their Assistant Head of Year for support.

02/03/26

Yr 9 & 10 Sociology pupils had an amazing trip to London to see Witness for the Prosecution! A gripping courtroom experience that brought Sociology to life.

02/03/26

Pupils can join Unifrog’s free online Subject Discovery Fair on 18 March (4–6:30pm)! Explore uni subjects & ask experts. Sign up here:  webapp.spotme.com/login/even…

27/02/26

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27/02/26

Our Pride Youth Network had a fantastic visit from the Anti-Bullying Alliance! They handed out bracelets to our most active members and shared sweet treats with everyone for LGBT History Month.

27/02/26

Y10 & 11 Media Studies pupils shone at the BFI Southbank study day—confident, ambitious, and full of brilliant ideas. They contributed more than any other school in a sold‑out auditorium and impressed with their sharp analysis and media theory knowledge.

27/02/26

Year 8 spent the day with local employers exploring careers ahead of GCSE Options. Huge thanks to EPB and all who inspired our pupils.

26/02/26

What a fantastic day our pupils had at the Lyceum Theatre in London’s West End, where they enjoyed a stunning performance of Disney’s The Lion King!  It was a truly unforgettable experience and a wonderful opportunity for them to witness a top West End professional show.

12/02/26

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11/02/26

Y8 pupils produced some fantastic work in their Words as Art project! By researching typography and experimenting with colour blending, they created a collection of positive words that showcase their developing skills and understanding. Brilliant work!

11/02/26

This week in KS4 Life Cooking Skills Club, we got into the Valentine’s spirit by making our own decorated shortbread — decorative, delicious, and made with LOTS of love!  Wishing everyone a LOVELY,and relaxing, half term when it gets here!  

05/02/26

Amazing work from our Year 7 artists! Taking inspiration from Zaha Hadid, Antoni Gaudí and Hundertwasser, pupils explored abstract architecture using local landmarks as their starting point. Their creativity has truly shone through!

05/02/26

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CDS - EHT & HTWelcome from the Executive Headteacher and Headteacher

A very warm welcome to The Charles Dickens School website.  I am sure that you will find it informative and enjoyable to explore. We hope that this website will give you an insight into the high quality of education you can expect your son/daughter to receive at The Charles Dickens School.

We are very proud of our school community. Parents, staff and governors work tirelessly to support our pupils to excel so that when they leave us they are confident, successful and fulfilled young people ready to meet the challenges of a world that is rapidly changing.

Our students require not only an excellent foundation of learning, but also the acquisition of habits of flexible thinking and learning, resilience and confidence in solving problems both as individuals and within a team.

To be a pupil of The Charles Dickens School is to be special, we have some of the best facilities and teaching resources in the local area and we are part of the Barton Court Academy Trust.

There has never been a better time for your son or daughter to join The Charles Dickens School and we look forward to working together to ensure your child enjoys their education and leaves us as a confident, successful and happy young adult.

When you visit us, I hope you will appreciate not only the courtesy and confidence of the students, but also their joy and enthusiasm.

We look forward to meeting you.

Ms K Cardus  BSc, MA ED, NPQH
CEO/Executive Headteacher

Mr W Smith BSc (Hons), MA, NPQH, FRSA
Headteacher