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Dover Grammar School for Boys

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Dover Grammar School for Boys

Astor Avenue, Dover, CT17 0DQ

Foundation school · Ages 11–18 · Selective · Boys

Ofsted
Good
Feb 2016

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

65.4school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Confirm entry-year admission rules, places and selection requirements with the school or local authority.

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
65.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
43.2%
Basics 9-5
93.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

65.4

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2360.246.4
2023/2459.146.4
2024/2565.446.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.560.00
2023/24+0.540.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
71.9%
EBacc APS
5.94
EBacc 9-5
41.2%
EBacc 9-4
57.0%
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
28.23
A*-A Grades
11.7%
A*-B Grades
32.3%
AAB+ %
5.6%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 99 students entered

Community & Reviews

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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Astor Secondary School
0.2 km away · Academy converter
Requires improvement
Elms School
1.01 km away · Foundation special school
Good
Dover College
1.23 km away · Other independent school
Dover Grammar School for Girls
1.34 km away · Community school
Good
St Edmund's Catholic School
1.51 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good

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About Dover Grammar School for Boys

Dover Grammar School for Boys is a secondary school in Dover, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 214 responses), 99% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 65.4. The school has around 899 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Oct 2019 — School remains Good
  2. Oct 2019 — School remains Good
  3. Feb 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Dover Grammar School for Boys

What is Dover Grammar School for Boys's Ofsted rating?
Dover Grammar School for Boys received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.
What do parents say about Dover Grammar School for Boys?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 214 responses): 99% of parents would recommend Dover Grammar School for Boys.
What are Dover Grammar School for Boys's latest exam results?
Dover Grammar School for Boys: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 65.4. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Dover Grammar School for Boys located?
Dover Grammar School for Boys is a secondary school in Dover, Kent (CT17 0DQ).
How many pupils attend Dover Grammar School for Boys?
Dover Grammar School for Boys has around 899 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Dover Grammar School for Boys with other schools?
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