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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Dover Council Area

Schools across the Dover council area. Explore 11 secondary schools in Dover Council Area. 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 Council Area

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Dover Council Area43.2

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Dover Council Area34%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Dover Council Area3.8

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Dover Council Area6.9/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Dover Council Area

43.2vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Dover Council Area

34%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Dover Council Area

3.8vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Dover Council Area

6.9/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Dover Council Area

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