Dover Grammar School for Boys
Grammar School | Boys
Kent grammar school with Year 7 selective entry and a sixth form.
Exam type
Exam plus interview
Selection
Catchment sensitive
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Admissions reality
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Overview
What parents need to know first
Type
Grammar School
Gender
Boys
Entry points
11+, 16+
Location
Decision summary
- Families seeking a Dover-area boys' grammar with official 11+ admissions information and sixth-form progression.
- The gathered official evidence does not show a clean published pass mark or final offer score.
- No verified historical offer-score series was found in the gathered official evidence.
Child fit
Is this right for your child?
Academic intensity
HighPressure
MediumCreativity
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Best-fit school profile
68
Fit
Selective fit
Best match: Organised students who respond to clear expectations
Families seeking a Dover-area boys' grammar with official 11+ admissions information and sixth-form progression.
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