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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Dover District

Schools across Dover district. Explore 11 secondary schools in Dover District. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Dover Grammar School for Boys, Sir Roger Manwood's School, and Dover College. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Dover District

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Dover District43.2

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Dover District34%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Dover District3.8

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Dover District6.5/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Dover District

43.2vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Dover District

34%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Dover District

3.8vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Dover District

6.5/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Dover District

Showing 1-11 of 11 schools

Dover Grammar School for Boys
Buckland
Sir Roger Manwood's School
Sandwich
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Dover College
Priory
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Dover Grammar School for Girls
Frith
Duke of York's Royal Military School
Guston
Goodwin Academy
Deal
St Edmund's Catholic School
Buckland
Dover Christ Church Academy
Buckland
Astor Secondary School
River
Sandwich Technology School
Sandwich
Beech Grove School
Whitfield