The short version
Below-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 25.5 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
25.5
18.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.11
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
39% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 291
- Capacity
- 61%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr Phil Tattersall-King (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Effingham Crescent, Dover, Kent, CT17 9RH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Richard's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 628m away
Dover Grammar School for Girls
Secondary · 679m away
Priory Fields School
Primary · 688m away
Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 689m away
Charlton Church of England Primary School
Primary · 790m away
Vale View Community School
Primary · 971m away
Dover Grammar School for Boys
Secondary · 1.2km away
Astor Secondary School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Dover College a selective school?
No. Dover College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Dover College?
Dover College currently has 291 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dover College take?
Dover College caters for pupils aged 2 to 18.
Where is Dover College?
Dover College is in Dover, CT17 9RH, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dover College have a sixth form?
Yes, Dover College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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