Dover primary schools deliver strong results, 96% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, well above England's 82%. Langdon Primary School, Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School, and Shepherdswell Church of England Primary School are among the highest-performing options, with 66% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally. With 24 schools serving Dover, families across the town centre, Whitfield, River, and St Margaret's have extensive choice. Dover's coastal location and strong community ties create welcoming environments where children build solid academic foundations. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Aycliffe Community Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Barton Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | St Martin's School, Dover | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #17 | Green Park Community Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #20 | St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Dover | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Charlton Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Langdon Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | Vale View Community School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Guston Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Lydden Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 8/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | Nonington Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 6.1/10Developing |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Dover College | Independent | All-through | 3-18 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8.3/10Excellent |
Independent • All-through • 3-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | River Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | Selsted Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Shepherdswell Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8.5/10Excellent |
| N/A | Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Whitfield Aspen School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #19 | Priory Fields School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Beech Grove School | Independent | All-through | 4-18+ years | Mixed | Christian | Information not available |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
Independent • All-through • 4-18+ years
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