Best Schools in Dover
55 schools in Dover
Key Facts
- Dover has a total of 55 schools, with 91.3% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 80.0% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Dover have 51.8% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with 40.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Secondary schools in Dover have a Progress 8 score of -0.18, an Attainment 8 score of 45.03, and 44.6% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths, compared to national averages.
- Dover's primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 18.41, spending £9,360 per pupil, while secondary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 16.00, spending £9,962 per pupil.
Top Nurseries in Dover
22 nurseries in Dover
Top Primary Schools in Dover
27 primary schools in Dover
Dover College
Dover, CT17 9RH
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils291
P/T Ratio–
Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Dover, CT16 3DT
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected96%
Absence4.6%
Pupils150
P/T Ratio20.8
St Martin's School
Dover, CT17 9LY
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected54%
Absence4.2%
Pupils186
P/T Ratio20.2
Top Secondary Schools in Dover
6 secondary schools in Dover
Duke of York's Royal Military School
Ofsted
Good
Dover, CT15 5EQ
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.67
Attainment 855.1
Eng+Maths81%
Pupils452
Dover Grammar School for Boys
Ofsted
Good
Dover, CT17 0DQ
State · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Progress 8+0.54
Attainment 859.1
Eng+Maths94%
Pupils899
St Edmund's Catholic School
Ofsted
Good
Dover, CT16 2QB
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8-0.15
Attainment 838.1
Eng+Maths55%
Pupils647
Dover Grammar School for Girls
Ofsted
Outstanding
Dover, CT16 2PZ
State · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Progress 8+0.17
Attainment 859.3
Eng+Maths95%
Pupils872
Frequently Asked Questions
Dover has 55 schools, including 27 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 22 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 3 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Dover | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 89% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 52% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.24 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 41.9 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 25% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 17.3:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,800 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.