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Duke of York's Royal Military School

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Duke of York's Royal Military School

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

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Feb 2023

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

Academic picture

54.8school · 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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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%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

54.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2350.046.4
2023/2455.146.4
2024/2554.846.0

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+0.480.00
2023/24+0.670.00
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
38.8%
EBacc APS
4.78
EBacc 9-5
22.5%
EBacc 9-4
31.3%
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
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

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

St Edmund's Catholic School
1.48 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Dover Grammar School for Girls
1.66 km away · Community school
Good
Dover Christ Church Academy
1.97 km away · Academy sponsor led
Requires improvement
Dover College
2.14 km away · Other independent school
Dover Grammar School for Boys
2.99 km away · Foundation school
Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Feb 2023 — Good
  2. 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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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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