Is Dover Grammar School for Boys a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 21 January 2025 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Good. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 22nd of 102 secondary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Dover Grammar School for Boys's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Dover Grammar School for Boys averaged an Attainment 8 score of 63.1 (England: 46.2). 90.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Dover Grammar School for Boys?

Applications for Year 7 places at Dover Grammar School for Boys starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

Back

Dover Grammar School for Boys

Astor Avenue, Dover, CT17 0DQ

Local ranking22nd of 102 secondary schools in Kent

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Secondary

Phase

905

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Boys

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 21 January 2025. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 21 January 2025 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

View on Ofsted

Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership & management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 63.1 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 90.1% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 98.6% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 142

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 98.0%
Continued in education: 95.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 2.0%
Not sustained: 2.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 85.0%
Higher education: 62.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Employment: 23.0%
Not sustained: 9.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C-

Avg A-Level Grade

28.2

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

27.2

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 5.6% nat17.5%
16-18 Cohort: 192

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 899
Boys: 924 (96%)
Girls: 36 (4%)
Capacity: 905 (106% full)
SEND: 3.1%
FSM Eligible: 21.8%
EAL: 7.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.7%
SEN Support: 2.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 51.2
Budget per Pupil: £6,655/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 5.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 16.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 85.6%
Asian Other: 3.9%
White Other: 2.6%
Mixed Other: 1.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.3%
Asian Indian: 1.3%
Black African: 0.9%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.7%

85.6%

White British

3.9%

Asian Other

2.6%

White Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01304206117

office@dgsb.co.uk

Visit website

Astor Avenue

Dover, South East

Open in full map

Administrative

URN: 118931
UKPRN: 10002017
Establishment No.: 5459

Common questions about Dover Grammar School for Boys

Explore schools in Dover

Often compared with

Parents weighing up Dover Grammar School for Boys usually look at the nearest secondary schools too. Put them side by side on results, inspection and intake.