Head: Daniel Quinn
An accessible girls' grammar school in Kent with a Good Ofsted rating.
0
Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
423
Qualifying Score
332
78% of max
Cutoff Score
332
78% of max
Distance Cutoff
4.5 mi
Applications
359
Offers Made
140
Distance (after pass)
All who pass qualify. Places then by distance.
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
1. Register
1 Jun 2026
2. Take Test
Kent Test
3. Results
15 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 32 grammar schools, administered by GL Assessment, testing English, Mathematics, Reasoning. Three multiple-choice papers administered by GL Assessment. Each paper is 50 minutes. Dover Grammar School for Girls comes under Kent County Council School Admissions Code. The school offers 11+ preparation support for pupil premium students through partnership with Atom Learning. The school mentions a Dover Assessment Test but details are not available in the scraped content.
Max
423
Qualifying Score
332
78% of max
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 Jun 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
1 Jul 2026
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
10 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
15 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
National Common Application Form deadline (set by each local authority — usually 31 October).
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day. All secondary school offers are released today.
1 Mar 2027
59.8
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
74%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
93%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
84%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
5.75
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B-
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
| Metric | Disadvantaged | Non-Disadvantaged | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 50.8 | 61.0 | +10 |
| E+M grade 5+ | 50% | 78% | +28pp |
| EBacc entry | 81% | 85% | +3pp |
Disadvantaged = pupils eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years, looked-after, or adopted from care. A small or zero gap is the goal — it means the school helps every pupil reach the same outcomes.
94%
continued to sixth form
% of pupils who stayed on after GCSEs
High retention is a positive sign — pupils choose to stay and the sixth form supports them through. Low retention can indicate weaker post-16 provision or curriculum mismatch.
Eng+Maths 9-5
EBacc entry
35.0avg points / entry
Average grade: B-
DfE doesn't publish the % at each grade band at school level — this is the school-wide average instead.
64%
Continued in education
HE + FE + other
63%
Higher Education
−5pp vs grammar avg
78%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Chemistry
49 entries
100%
+13.8pp vs school
Biology
49 entries
100%
+13.8pp vs school
Religious Studies
43 entries
100%
+13.8pp vs school
Watch list
Combined Science
82 entries
0%
-86.2pp vs school
Physical Education
22 entries
59%
-27.1pp vs school
Strongest at
English literature
33 entries
100%
+6.3pp vs school
Maths
33 entries
100%
+6.3pp vs school
History
20 entries
100%
+6.3pp vs school
Watch list
French
5 entries
0%
-93.7pp vs school
Biology
24 entries
92%
-2.1pp vs school
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 6 separately identifiable GCSE subjects (or equivalent) at an average grade of 5.5 or above; At least a grade 4 in English Language or English Literature and a grade 4 in Mathematics; Meet the entry requirements for at least 3 full A Level / vocational subjects
Subjects Offered
Largest group: White British (77.8%)
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 6 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 7 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose first language is not English.
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form
Good
Per-pupil funding
2025/26≈ £135 (-2%) below the English average
Most English state secondaries spend 75–80% of their budget on staff. Higher figures usually mean smaller class sizes; lower figures mean more spent on premises, supplies, or capital projects.
£4,477
Teaching Staff / pupil
£471
Educational Supplies / pupil
£328
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£204
The school holds a surplus per pupil — money set aside that can absorb unexpected costs or fund future projects without affecting day-to-day teaching.
Total grant: £4,740,904 · 675 pupils funded
How the 2025/26 allocation broke down. Each stream is a signal about the school's intake — bigger deprivation / EAL / SEN top-ups indicate a school serving a more challenging cohort.
Basic entitlement
£3,772,333
Core per-pupil funding before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£137,600
Targeted funding for 128 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£420,818
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£14,067
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£50,606
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£492,854
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£142,484
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£45,599
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£58,570
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
872 / 885(99%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 6 separately identifiable GCSE subjects (or equivalent) at an average grade of 5.5 or above; At least a grade 4 in English Language or English Literature and a grade 4 in Mathematics; Meet the entry requirements for at least 3 full A Level / vocational subjects
1:16.2
Staff:Pupil Ratio
100%
Qualified Teachers
3.63%
Absence Rate
5.32%
Persistent Absence
Modern teaching facilities including science laboratories, computer suites, library, sports hall, dance studio, drama studio, music rooms, art rooms, design technology workshops, and extensive grounds
Sports
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STEM
Scanning electron microscope
Arts
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Library
The school has a well-resourced library with study spaces, computers, and a wide range of books and digital resources to support learning across all subjects
Capital Projects
Recent improvements include refurbishment of science laboratories and IT facilities. The school continues to invest in upgrading teaching spaces and learning resources
Computer Science conference attendance, Physics Olympiad, STEM Science Fair, CERN visits, House system
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
true
Trips & Exchanges
CERN visits, Swiss experiences including authentic Swiss restaurant and Lake Geneva waterfront visits
Community Service
Students participate in various community service activities including charity fundraising, local community projects, and volunteering opportunities
Uniform
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School Meals
The school offers a hot meal service with a choice of menu options.
Homework Policy
Homework is set in accordance with the school Homework Timetable. Pupils in Year 7 are expected to spend about an hour a night and the time gradually increases each year. In Key Stages 4 and 5, students spend a considerable amount of time on assignments for their GCSE and A Level examinations
Behaviour Policy
High expectations of conduct and courtesy. Positive behaviour management system with house points and rewards. Clear consequences for inappropriate behaviour. Emphasis on mutual respect and responsibility
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are not allowed in lessons, but can be used during breaks.
SEND Provision
The school provides support for students with special educational needs and disabilities through individual learning plans, specialist staff support, and reasonable adjustments
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Route 96 from Dover Town Centre, Route 428 from Bexleyheath
Nearest Station: Dover Priory
Transport Info
Located on Frith Road, Dover. Accessible by local bus services and train to Dover Priory station. School encourages walking and cycling where possible with secure bike storage available
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