Dover Grammar School for Girls
Dover, CT16 2PZ · Kent · Grammar school
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22nd of 99 secondary schools in Kent we can score, 103 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.5/10 against 890 of them, against 7.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 69.7 · 90 | 46% | 4.16 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.17 · 62 | 38% | 2.40 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 56.7 · 88 | 15% | 1.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dover Grammar School for Girls overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 59.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 in 2023/24 was +0.17, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Computer Science, Chess, Debate, and Poetry clubs, alongside Art Printing and House Music. Sports include Athletics, Netball, and Dance. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 847 pupils against a stated capacity of 885. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in transitioning from Year 11 to sixth form? What specific support is available for students aiming for top grades in STEM subjects? How are house points awarded for participation in clubs like Debate or Chess?
What Ofsted said about Dover Grammar School for Girls
Overview
Dover Grammar School for Girls provides an “inclusive, welcoming and ambitious environment” where pupils enjoy high attendance and strong relationships with staff. The school maintains a “caring and supportive ethos” with a clear focus on mental well-being, resulting in polite and considerate behaviour. Leaders and governors work effectively to support staff well-being and drive future development.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” with learning designed well in most subjects to help pupils build knowledge over time.
- Teachers possess “strong subject knowledge” and create positive learning environments, using appropriate tasks and revisiting content to ensure retention.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified “quickly and accurately,” with teachers adapting learning appropriately.
- Reading is central to school life, fostering a “culture of reading for pleasure” and supporting those who need help.
- Sixth-form students receive “high-quality care and education,” benefiting from staff expertise and challenging A-level lessons.
Areas to improve
- The school should share good practice regarding classroom discussion so that “appropriate exploration around the subject matter” becomes the norm in all lessons, allowing pupils to deepen understanding and rehearse thinking before writing.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 59.3 |
| 2024/25 | 59.9 |
| 2025/26 | 56.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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