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Duke of York's Royal Military School
Duke of York's Royal Military School, Dover, Kent, CT15 5EQ, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.6 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
452
Capacity
722
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
63%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of February 2023, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 15% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 97% recommending the school, although only 39% of students enter the EBacc. The school prepares 73% of its students for university, with 14% progressing to top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 8 February 2023Quality 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. | 55.0 | Top 15% 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%. | 79% | Top 18% 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%. | 61% | Top 16% 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%. | 39% | Top 31% 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%. | 31% | Top 31% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 73% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 14% | Average |
Based on 63 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (66 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child is happy
99%
My child makes good progress
99%
Behaviour is good
99%
School supports development
99%
School has high expectations
99%
I'd recommend this school
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
Good range of subjects
96%
School keeps me informed
86%
School responds to concerns
68%
Pupil Ethnicity
Mixed Other36.3%
White British25.4%
Black African12.8%
Asian Other10.2%
Mixed W+B African4.2%
White Other2.2%
Other2.0%
Black Caribbean1.8%
Black Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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51.14312, 1.32584 · CT15 5EQ
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Duke of York's Royal Military School rated by Ofsted?
Duke of York's Royal Military School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 February 2023.
Is Duke of York's Royal Military School a good school?
Duke of York's Royal Military School scores 87.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% 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 Duke of York's Royal Military School?
Based on 66 Ofsted Parent View responses, Duke of York's Royal Military School receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Duke of York's Royal Military School in GCSEs?
Duke of York's Royal Military School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.0. 79% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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