# Astor Secondary School — Dover, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.4/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Founded:** 1948
- **Principal:** Mr L Kane

## Contact

- **Address:** Astor Avenue, Dover, Kent
- **Phone:** 01304 201151
- **Website:** http://www.astorschool.com
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/dover/astor-secondary-school-13568

## About

Astor Secondary School is a place where aspirations are nurtured, diversity is embraced, and individuality is celebrated. We are proud to foster a culture of inclusivity and tolerance, recognising that every student has their own strengths, challenges, and dreams.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Requires Improvement — Oct 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Oct 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Oct 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Oct 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — Oct 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Best decision ever!: We moved to Dover a year ago and I was hesitant to send my daughter to a new school but Astor has exceeded our expectations in every way. The facilities are top-notch, the staff are friendly and supportive, and the values of the school really resonate with us. My daughter loves going to school and is thriving academically and socially. We feel so lucky to have found Astor! *(Jan 2022)*
- **4/5** — Mixed feelings: We've had a bit of a mixed experience at Astor so far. The facilities are great and the staff are generally friendly, but we've had some issues with communication and organisation. My daughter has settled in well and is enjoying her classes, but we're still getting used to the school's policies and procedures. Overall, it's been a bit of a learning curve, but we're hoping things will improve as we get more settled. *(Sep 2021)*
- **4/5** — Wonderful school with a great community: My son was a student at Astor a few years ago and we were really impressed with the school's commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive environment. The staff were always available to answer questions and provide help when needed. My son had a great time at the school and made some wonderful friends. We're so grateful to have had the opportunity to be part of the Astor community. *(Mar 2020)*

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