Dover Grammar School for Boys
Foundation school · Boys · Grammar school · Sixth form
Dover, CT17 0DQ
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Top 6% in England
1 of 9 in Dover
Pupils
960
First preferences per place
1.17
2026/27
Absence
5.9%
2024/25
A level average
C-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 60.2 | 59.1 | 65.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 85% | 80% | 93% | |
| Average English grade | 6.5 | 6.4 | 7.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 73% | 65% | 85% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.56 | 0.54 | — |
97% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Astor Secondary School · 0.1 mi · Report card · Bottom 1% in England
- Dover Grammar School for Girls · 0.8 mi · Not judged · Top 8% in England
- St Edmund's Catholic School · 0.9 mi · Good · Bottom 15% in England
- Dover Christ Church Academy · 1.6 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 1% in England
- Duke of York's Royal Military School · 1.8 mi · Good · Top 20% in England
- Folkestone Academy · 6.0 mi · Report card · Bottom 2% in England
Best secondary schools in Dover · Best secondary schools in Kent
The neighbourhood
Dover Grammar School for Boys is in Buckland & St Radigunds (typical home £204,000, crime high).
What is Dover Grammar School for Boys's Ofsted rating?
Dover Grammar School for Boys is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Dover Grammar School for Boys rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Dover Grammar School for Boys is in the top 6% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.