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Dover Grammar School for Boys
Astor Avenue, Dover, Kent, CT17 0DQ, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.8 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
899
Capacity
905
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this school boasts an Attainment 8 score of 65.4, placing it in the top 5% nationally. A remarkable 97% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 93% reach grade 5 or higher, demonstrating strong academic performance. Additionally, parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 99% of respondents recommending the school.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 65.4 | Top 5% 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%. | 97% | Top 4% 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%. | 93% | Top 3% 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%. | 72% | Top 8% 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%. | 57% | Top 8% UK |
Parent View (214 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
99%
I'd recommend this school
99%
Good range of subjects
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
School has high expectations
98%
Progress is communicated
97%
My child is happy
96%
My child makes good progress
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
School supports development
89%
School keeps me informed
86%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.1%
Asian Other3.8%
White Other2.6%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Indian1.2%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.12835, 1.29012 · CT17 0DQ
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Dover Grammar School for Boys rated by Ofsted?
Dover Grammar School for Boys was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is Dover Grammar School for Boys a good school?
Dover Grammar School for Boys scores 95.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% 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 Boys?
Based on 214 Ofsted Parent View responses, Dover Grammar School for Boys receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Dover Grammar School for Boys in GCSEs?
Dover Grammar School for Boys achieved an Attainment 8 score of 65.4. 97% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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