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Dover Grammar School for Girls
Frith Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 2PZ, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.8 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
872
Capacity
885
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 8% nationally. An impressive 93% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 75% reach grade 5 or above, indicating a solid foundation in core subjects. Parent satisfaction is also noteworthy, with 84% recommending the school, though it's essential to consider that some data is limited for a comprehensive view.
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Last inspected: 4 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 59.9 | Top 8% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 93% | Top 5% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 75% | Top 7% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 84% | Top 4% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 69% | Top 4% UK |
Parent View (113 responses)
★★★★★3.9
School has high expectations
96%
My child makes good progress
94%
Good range of subjects
91%
My child feels safe
89%
My child is happy
88%
Progress is communicated
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
I'd recommend this school
84%
School keeps me informed
81%
Behaviour is good
75%
School supports development
73%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.8%
Mixed Other5.4%
White Other4.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Asian Other2.2%
Asian Indian1.7%
Black African1.1%
Other1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Black Caribbean0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.13371, 1.30735 · CT16 2PZ
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Dover Grammar School for Girls rated by Ofsted?
Dover Grammar School for Girls was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2025.
Is Dover Grammar School for Girls a good school?
Dover Grammar School for Girls scores 81.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Dover Grammar School for Girls?
Based on 113 Ofsted Parent View responses, Dover Grammar School for Girls receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Dover Grammar School for Girls in GCSEs?
Dover Grammar School for Girls achieved an Attainment 8 score of 59.9. 93% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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