The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 65.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a boys-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
65.4
21.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
93%
51.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
72%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.41
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 132 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 61 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 899
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 20.9%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr Philip Horstrup (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
April 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Inspection
July 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Astor Avenue, Dover, Kent, CT17 0DQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAstor Secondary School
Secondary · Very close
White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 504m away
St Martin's School
Primary · 526m away
Priory Fields School
Primary · 547m away
Vale View Community School
Primary · 554m away
Elms School
Special school · 1.0km away
Dover College
Independent · 1.2km away
Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Dover Grammar School for Boys a selective school?
Yes. Dover Grammar School for Boys has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Dover Grammar School for Boys's Ofsted rating?
Dover Grammar School for Boys was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dover Grammar School for Boys?
Dover Grammar School for Boys currently has 899 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dover Grammar School for Boys take?
Dover Grammar School for Boys caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Dover Grammar School for Boys?
Dover Grammar School for Boys is in Dover, CT17 0DQ, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dover Grammar School for Boys have a sixth form?
Yes, Dover Grammar School for Boys has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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