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Dover Grammar School for Boys

State school · Dover, CT17 0DQ
  • Secondary
  • Boys
  • Ages 11-18
  • 865 pupils
Academically selective state school

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
865 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Kent County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Philip Horstrup

Entrance

Admissions policy
Academically selective state school

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

OtherUnkn 35 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
River Primary School 10 %
St Martin's School 6 %
Whitfield Aspen School 6 %
St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School 6 %
Barton Junior School 5 %
Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School 4 %
Capel-le-Ferne Primary School 4 %
Charlton Church of England Primary School 4 %
Warden House Primary School 3 %
Guston Church of England Primary School 3 %
Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School 3 %
St Richard's Catholic Primary School 3 %
Green Park Community Primary School 3 %
The Churchill School 2 %
Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
71%
LA avg.
64%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
94%
LA avg.
66%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
16%
LA avg.
17%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
48
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

0.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
4.5 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

865
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Astor Avenue
Dover
Kent
CT17 0DQ
Get directions

Telephone: 01304 206117

Email: office@dovergramboys.kent.sch.uk

Website: http://www.dgsb.co.uk

Local authority: Kent County Council

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School data & information Dover Grammar School for Boys Astor Avenue, Dover, Kent, CT17 0DQ
865 Pupil numbers
15 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
8 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
48 Number of teachers
5 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
94%
LA avg.
66%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
59.10
LA avg.
47.00
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.54 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 92 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 102 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 7
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 5
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 132 7
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 94 6
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 90 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 132 7
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 132 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 102 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 102 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
16%
LA avg.
17%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
30.35
LA avg.
34.79
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 25 C
Psychology GCE A level 17 D
Physics GCE A level 6 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 8 B
Mathematics GCE A level 17 B
History GCE A level 21 B
Geography GCE A level 9 C
Film Studies GCE A level 8 A
English Literature GCE A level 15 B
Economics GCE A level 23 C
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 9 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 7 C
Biology GCE A level 13 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 14 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Recent feeder schools

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Dover Grammar School for Boys is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

0.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
4.5 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Good
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