Best secondary schools in Dover (2026)
Dover has 4 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Dover Grammar School for Boys, in the top 6% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 48.1, against 46.1 for England. 2 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 6% in England |
Dover Grammar School for Boys Dover · Grammar · Boys |
61.6 | 65.4 | 93% | Not judged | |
2 Top 8% in England |
Dover Grammar School for Girls Dover · Grammar · Girls |
59.6 | 59.9 | 75% | Not judged | |
3 Bottom 15% in England |
St Edmund's Catholic School Dover · Roman Catholic |
38.1 | 39.0 | 34% | Good | |
4 Bottom 1% in England |
Astor Secondary School Dover |
27.8 | 27.9 | 10% | Report card |
Other towns in Kent
- Ashford
- Broadstairs
- Canterbury
- Chatham
- Dartford
- Folkestone
- Gillingham (Medway)
- Gravesend
- Maidstone
- Margate
- Rochester
- Royal Tunbridge Wells
- Sittingbourne
- Tonbridge
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What is the best secondary school in Dover?
On exam results over the last three years, Dover Grammar School for Boys is the top-ranked secondary school in Dover, in the top 6% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.