The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 59.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a girls-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
59.9
16.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
75%
33.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
84%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.10
Band 3Source: 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
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Based on 143 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 68 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 872
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 18.3%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr Daniel Quinn (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Frith Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 2PZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCharlton Church of England Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Richard's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Dover College
Independent · 679m away
Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 890m away
Priory Fields School
Primary · 964m away
Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Guston Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Dover Grammar School for Girls a selective school?
Yes. Dover Grammar School for Girls 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 Girls's Ofsted rating?
Dover Grammar School for Girls was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dover Grammar School for Girls?
Dover Grammar School for Girls currently has 872 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dover Grammar School for Girls take?
Dover Grammar School for Girls caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Dover Grammar School for Girls?
Dover Grammar School for Girls is in Dover, CT16 2PZ, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dover Grammar School for Girls have a sixth form?
Yes, Dover Grammar School for Girls has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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