
Best Faith Schools in Dover
11 faith schools found
Key Facts
- In Dover, 11 faith schools (20.0% of 55) operate, which is above the national average of 13.4%, indicating a higher proportion of faith schools in the area.
- Faith schools in Dover have a mixed performance record, with 77.8% rated Good or Outstanding, and a breakdown of 0 Outstanding, 7 Good, 2 Requires Improvement, out of 9 inspected.
- With 2,248 pupils, faith schools in Dover have a higher proportion of students eligible for free school meals at 30.3%, and 20.2% with English as an additional language, compared to national averages.
- Faith schools in Dover have a pupil-teacher ratio of 19.52, and 57.4% of pupils meet the expected standard at KS2, with a Progress 8 score of -0.15, and 21.0% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths.
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
Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Dover, CT16 1QX
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence9.0%
Pupils167
P/T Ratio15.5
Beech Grove School
Dover, CT15 4FB
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils81
P/T Ratio–
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
Shepherdswell Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Dover, CT15 7LH
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected87%
Absence4.5%
Pupils207
P/T Ratio21.4
Selsted Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Dover, CT15 7HH
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected53%
Absence4.3%
Pupils97
P/T Ratio17.3
Guston Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Dover, CT15 5LR
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected74%
Absence4.4%
Pupils152
P/T Ratio21.7
NC
Nonington Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Dover, CT15 4LB
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected17%
Absence10.4%
Pupils58
P/T Ratio16.6
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 55 faith schools in Dover, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Dover | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 57% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.15 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 32.1 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 20% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,449 | £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.
