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Dover Grammar School for Girls

Secondary

Dover Grammar School for Girls

Frith Road, Dover, CT16 2PZ

Community school
Girls
Pupils
872
Ages
11-18
FSM
18.3%
Attainment 8
59.8
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2025

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

You must register for the Kent Test directly with Kent County Council, usually by the start of July before the September test.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
59.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
40.9%
Basics 9-5
74.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
84.2%
EBacc APS
5.75
EBacc 9-5
52.6%
EBacc 9-4
69.2%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.01
A*-A Grades
25.2%
A*-B Grades
52.3%
AAB+ %
15.6%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 137 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

Location & Nearby

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About Dover Grammar School for Girls

Dover Grammar School for Girls is a secondary school in Dover, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 59.8. The school has around 872 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Dover Grammar School for Girls, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2025 — Good
  2. Nov 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Dover Grammar School for Girls

What is Dover Grammar School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Dover Grammar School for Girls received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are Dover Grammar School for Girls's latest exam results?
Dover Grammar School for Girls: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 59.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Dover Grammar School for Girls located?
Dover Grammar School for Girls is a secondary school in Dover, Kent (CT16 2PZ).
How many pupils attend Dover Grammar School for Girls?
Dover Grammar School for Girls has around 872 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Dover Grammar School for Girls with other schools?
View Dover Grammar School for Girls's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Kent.