- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
29 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 183
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.3
Schools in CT17
A postcode district in Kent
- Postcode district
- 18 schools and nurseries
In short: CT17 is a postcode district in Kent with 8 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries188 primary · 4 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All CT17 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in CT17
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.
Top Primary Schools in CT17
8 in CT17, best first
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results close to the England average.
57 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1162%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 384
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
36 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1157%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 8.1%
- Pupils
- 277
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.3
Top Secondary Schools in CT17
4 in CT17, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
183 first choices, 157 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1663.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.9%
- Pupils
- 960
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.7
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 5 areas
Results well below the England average.
66 first choices, 117 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1630.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 13.3%
- Pupils
- 732
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.4
Nurseries in CT17
8 in CT17, highest Ofsted grade first
Abbey Pre-school
Dover, CT17 0RG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Choochoos Day Nursery
Dover, CT17 0QD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Discovery Nursery Ltd @ Crabble Hill
Dover, CT17 0RX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in CT17
3 in CT17, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
183 first choices, 157 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1663.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.9%
- Pupils
- 960
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.7
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 5 areas
Results well below the England average.
66 first choices, 117 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1630.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 13.3%
- Pupils
- 732
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.4
Dover College
Dover, CT17 9RH · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 242
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in CT17
1 in CT17. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Elms School
Dover, CT17 9PS · Special · All-through · Ages 5 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 22.5%
- Pupils
- 131
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.9
Private Schools in CT17
1 in CT17. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Dover College
Dover, CT17 9RH · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 242
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in CT17, 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.
- Outstanding1
- 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 CT17 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
CT17 has 18 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 CT17
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 CT17
Nearby areas
How many schools are in CT17?
CT17 has 18 schools, including 8 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 8 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 CT17?
The highest-ranked schools in CT17 on Eduscope are Dover Grammar School for Boys, St Martin's School, River 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 CT17?
There is 1 independent school in CT17. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in CT17?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 18 schools in CT17 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.