How many state-funded options are listed in Dover?

This page currently lists 21 state-funded schools in Dover. The exact total can change as official data and school status updates are refreshed.

How are state primary schools in Dover ranked?

We rank schools using KS2 attainment, inspection outcomes, and wider school data so you can compare more than just a single headline measure. Use the filters and map to narrow the list further.

Does this page include academies and maintained primary schools in Dover?

Yes. The state category is based on the underlying sector value in our database, so it can include academies, maintained schools, and other state-funded institutions within this primary schools group.

Best State Primary Schools in Dover

Browse state-funded primary and all-through schools using the same ranking and map tools as the main hub. This page currently lists 21 schools in Dover. Schools featured here include Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School, Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School and Lydden Primary School.

Key Performance Metrics for Dover

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Dover57%

England62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Dover4%

England8%

% students reaching expected standard in science

Dover83%

England82%

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Dover7.4/10

England7.3/10

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Dover

57%vsEngland

62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Dover

4%vsEngland

% students reaching expected standard in science

Dover

83%vsEngland

82%

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Dover

7.4/10vsEngland

7.3/10

Top schools in Dover

Showing 1-20 of 21 schools

Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School
Eythorne
Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School
Temple Ewell
Lydden Primary School
Lydden
Langdon Primary School
East Langdon
Barton Junior School
Barton
St Martin's School
Buckland
St Richard's Catholic Primary School
Castle
River Primary School
River
Green Park Community Primary School
Buckland
Guston Church of England Primary School
Guston
White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School
St Radigunds
St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School
St Margaret's-at-Cliffe
Selsted Church of England Primary School
Selsted
Vale View Community School
Elms Vale
Priory Fields School
Whitfield
Charlton Church of England Primary School
Charlton
Aycliffe Community Primary School
Aycliffe
Whitfield Aspen School
Whitfield
Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Dover Town Centre
Nonington Church of England Primary School
Nonington