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Schools in CT16

A postcode district in Kent

  • Postcode district
  • 19 schools and nurseries

In short: CT16 is a postcode district in Kent with 9 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries199 primary · 4 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in CT16

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All CT16 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in CT16

9 in CT16, best first

Top Secondary Schools in CT16

4 in CT16, best first

Dover Grammar School for Girls

Dover, CT16 2PZ · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results well above the England average.

178 first choices, 140 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1656.7

England 46.2

Days missed
6.9%
Pupils
847
Pupils per teacher
15.6
View school Dover Grammar School for Girls

Dover Christ Church Academy

Dover, CT16 2EG · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area

Results well below the England average.

137 first choices, 131 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1635.8

England 46.2

Days missed
8.1%
Pupils
761
Pupils per teacher
14.0
View school Dover Christ Church Academy

St Edmund's Catholic School

Dover, CT16 2QB · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

136 first choices, 138 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1633.7

England 46.2

Days missed
9.8%
Pupils
644
Pupils per teacher
16.1
View school St Edmund's Catholic School

Nurseries in CT16

7 in CT16, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in CT16

3 in CT16, by the school's Eduscope score

Dover Grammar School for Girls

Dover, CT16 2PZ · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results well above the England average.

178 first choices, 140 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1656.7

England 46.2

Days missed
6.9%
Pupils
847
Pupils per teacher
15.6
View school Dover Grammar School for Girls

Dover Christ Church Academy

Dover, CT16 2EG · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area

Results well below the England average.

137 first choices, 131 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1635.8

England 46.2

Days missed
8.1%
Pupils
761
Pupils per teacher
14.0
View school Dover Christ Church Academy

St Edmund's Catholic School

Dover, CT16 2QB · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

136 first choices, 138 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1633.7

England 46.2

Days missed
9.8%
Pupils
644
Pupils per teacher
16.1
View school St Edmund's Catholic School

Special Schools in CT16

1 in CT16. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The Sallygate School

Temple Ewell, CT16 3EQ · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 17

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
51
Pupils per teacher
–
View school The Sallygate School

Private Schools in CT16

1 in CT16. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The Sallygate School

Temple Ewell, CT16 3EQ · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 17

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
51
Pupils per teacher
–
View school The Sallygate School
The map

Every school in CT16, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Whitfield Aspen School, Good in every areaDover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Good in every areaDover Grammar School for Girls, Good in every areaGreen Park Community Primary School, OutstandingThe Sallygate School, GoodBarton Junior School, GoodShatterlocks Infant and Nursery School, OutstandingTemple Ewell Church of England Primary School, GoodSt Edmund's Catholic School, GoodSt Richard's Catholic Primary School, GoodCharlton Church of England Primary School, GoodDover Christ Church Academy, Needs attention in 1 areaKaleidascope Childcare, GoodDiscovery Nursery LTD, GoodKingdom Preschool, GoodWhitfield Wise Owls Pre-school, GoodSunny Corner Preschool, GoodKid Ease Dover Buckland, GoodMaison Dieu Nursery, Good
  • Outstanding2
  • Good13
  • Not graded yet4
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every CT16 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

CT16 has 19 schools and nurseries.

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

Keep up with schools in CT16

Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.

Questions

Questions parents ask about CT16

How many schools are in CT16?

CT16 has 19 schools, including 9 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in CT16?

The highest-ranked schools in CT16 on Eduscope are Dover Grammar School for Girls, Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School, Green Park Community Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

How many private schools are in CT16?

There is 1 independent school in CT16, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.

How do I choose the right school in CT16?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 19 schools in CT16 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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