Dover Grammar School for Boys
School summary
A selective boys' grammar in Dover, this school combines strong academic results with the kind of pastoral culture that Ofsted has recognised as outstanding for both behaviour and personal development. With 899 pupils against a capacity of 905, it operates close to full, and entry at 11 is keenly contested through the Kent Test. The intake is notably mixed, with around one in five pupils eligible for free school meals, suggesting a community that reaches well beyond a narrow social band.
How hard is it to get in?
Moderate · 1 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Entry is selective, but demand for the 150 Year 7 places is more manageable than at most selective schools - a solid qualifying performance is usually what matters.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
Key dates · 2028 entry
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Latest results
Attainment 8
65.4
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
93%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Not judged
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 21 January 2025
Teaching & academics
Academic outcomes are well above the national picture: an Attainment 8 score of 65.4 sits comfortably above the national average of 46.9, and 93% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against a national figure of 47%. Ofsted judged the quality of education and sixth-form provision both Good, with leadership rated the same. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of 17.6 is in line with what families would expect of a school of this size.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 2.45%
- EHC plans
- 0.67%
- English as additional language
- 7.5%
- Free school meals
- 20.9%
Schools nearby
Dover Grammar School for Girls
Dover, South East
The Harvey Grammar School
Folkestone, South East
The Folkestone School for Girls
Folkestone, South East
Sir Roger Manwood's School
Sandwich, South East
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Canterbury, South East
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
Canterbury, South East
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A consistently high-performing boys' grammar where strong results sit alongside genuinely outstanding behaviour and personal development. A well-rounded choice for boys who thrive on academic challenge.
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Dover Grammar School for Boys 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.