Duke of York's Royal Military School, Dover

SecondaryData as of May 2026

Duke of York's Royal Military School

Duke of York's Royal Military School, Dover, CT15 5EQ

A Good-rated secondary school in Dover.

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

452

Ages

11-18

FSM

0.0%

Attainment 8

54.8

Ofsted

Good

Feb 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

54.8

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

28.2%

Basics 9-5

61.3%

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

38.8%

EBacc APS

4.78

EBacc 9-5

22.5%

EBacc 9-4

31.3%

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

34.26

A*-A Grades

19.4%

A*-B Grades

45.4%

AAB+ %

11.5%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 50 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Area

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About Duke of York's Royal Military School

Duke of York's Royal Military School is a secondary school in Dover, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 66 responses), 97% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.8. The school has around 452 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Duke of York's Royal Military School, Dover, CT15 5EQ | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Duke of York's Royal Military School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Feb 2023 — Good
Apr 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Duke of York's Royal Military School

What is Duke of York's Royal Military School's Ofsted rating?

Duke of York's Royal Military School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What do parents say about Duke of York's Royal Military School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 66 responses): 97% of parents would recommend Duke of York's Royal Military School.

What are Duke of York's Royal Military School's latest exam results?

Duke of York's Royal Military School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Duke of York's Royal Military School located?

Duke of York's Royal Military School is a secondary school in Dover, Kent (CT15 5EQ).

How many pupils attend Duke of York's Royal Military School?

Duke of York's Royal Military School has around 452 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Duke of York's Royal Military School with other schools?

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