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Grammar schools in and near Dover

All 2 grammar schools in Dover, and the nearest just outside.

2 schools in Dover

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  1. Dover Grammar School for Boys

    Dover, CT17 0DQ · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Good or better
    • Boys
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results above the Dover grammar schools average.

    183 first choices, 157 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1663.1

    Dover grammar schools 60.0England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.9%Dover grammar schools 6.4%
    Pupils
    960
    Pupils per teacher
    18.7
    View school Dover Grammar School for Boys

  2. Dover Grammar School for Girls

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

    • Ofsted:Good in every area
    • Girls
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results below the Dover grammar schools average.

    178 first choices, 140 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1656.7

    Dover grammar schools 60.0England 46.2

    Days missed
    6.9%Dover grammar schools 6.4%
    Pupils
    847
    Pupils per teacher
    15.6
    View school Dover Grammar School for Girls

Just outside Dover

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Dover.

  1. The Harvey Grammar School

    6.7 miles from Dover · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Boys
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results above the Dover grammar schools average, low absence.

    190 first choices, 147 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1665.2

    Dover grammar schools 60.0England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.9%Dover grammar schools 6.4%
    Pupils
    1,005
    Pupils per teacher
    18.1
    View school The Harvey Grammar School

  2. The Folkestone School for Girls

    7.3 miles from Dover · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Girls
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Dover grammar schools average.

    233 first choices, 180 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1662.3

    Dover grammar schools 60.0England 46.2

    Days missed
    7.1%Dover grammar schools 6.4%
    Pupils
    1,145
    Pupils per teacher
    17.8
    View school The Folkestone School for Girls

  3. Sir Roger Manwood's School

    9.8 miles from Dover · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Dover grammar schools average.

    147 first choices, 120 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1659.0

    Dover grammar schools 60.0England 46.2

    Days missed
    6.0%Dover grammar schools 6.4%
    Pupils
    981
    Pupils per teacher
    18.0
    View school Sir Roger Manwood's School
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About these schools

Grammar schools in Dover, explained

There are 2 grammar schools in Dover, teaching 1,807 children.

Pupils in Dover grammar schools scored an average Attainment 8 of 60.0 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.

20.0% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £6,971 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 17.9% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many grammar schools are in Dover?
There are 2 grammar schools in Dover, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best grammar schools in Dover?
The highest-ranked grammar schools in Dover on Eduscope are Dover Grammar School for Boys and Dover Grammar School for Girls. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are grammar schools in Dover ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
What is the average class size in Dover grammar schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across grammar schools in Dover is 17:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do grammar school admissions work in Dover?
Grammar schools in Dover select pupils based on academic ability, usually through the 11-plus exam taken in Year 6. Each grammar school sets its own pass mark and oversubscription criteria. Check individual school pages on Eduscope for admissions details.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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