The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.0
11.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
61%
19.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
39%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.20
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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 70 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 62 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 452
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 0%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- DYRMS - AN ACADEMY WITH MILITARY TRADITIONS
- Head
- Mr Alex Foreman (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Duke of York's Royal Military School, Dover, Kent, CT15 5EQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGuston Church of England Primary School
Primary · 566m away
St Richard's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Charlton Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Dover Grammar School for Girls
Secondary · 1.7km away
Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Dover Christ Church Academy
Secondary · 1.9km away
Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.1km away
Dover College
Independent · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Duke of York's Royal Military School a selective school?
No. Duke of York's Royal Military School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Duke of York's Royal Military School's Ofsted rating?
Duke of York's Royal Military School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Duke of York's Royal Military School?
Duke of York's Royal Military School currently has 452 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Duke of York's Royal Military School take?
Duke of York's Royal Military School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Duke of York's Royal Military School?
Duke of York's Royal Military School is in Dover, CT15 5EQ, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Duke of York's Royal Military School have a sixth form?
Yes, Duke of York's Royal Military School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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