2026 Best Secondary Schools in Dover Area

Schools in the Dover built-up area. Dover secondary schools offer diverse options across this historic Kent port town, including selective grammar schools for both boys and girls. Dover Grammar School for Boys and Dover College provide grammar school pathways, while Dover Grammar School for Girls is among other well-regarded options. With 5 secondary schools serving Dover, families across Buckland, River, Maxton, and Whitfield have access to both selective and comprehensive education. The town achieves an average Attainment 8 score of 44 compared to England's 39, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 7/10, Good band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.