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2025 Best Primary Schools in Dover Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top primary and all-through schools across Dover. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Primary Schools in Dover

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State · Primary
#1DOVER
#621England

Langdon Primary School

East Langdon, Dover, CT15 5JQ
Kent council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
92 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School15 offers / 44 applications
Subscription: 2.9xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#2DOVER
#2,563England

Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School

3-4 Brookside, Temple Ewell, Dover, CT16 3DT
Kent council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
147 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School20 offers / 60 applications
Subscription: 3.0xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#3DOVER
#3,104England

Shepherdswell Church of England Primary School

Coldred Road, Shepherdswell, Dover, CT15 7LH
Kent council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
206 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School31 offers / 65 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#4DOVER
#4,708England

White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School

St Radigund's Road, Dover, CT17 0LB
Kent council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
281 pupils
Mixed
2-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School30 offers / 57 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
Nursery
Details
State · Primary
#5DOVER
#5,479England

St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School

Sea Street, St Margaret's-At-Cliffe, Dover, CT15 6SS
Kent council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
176 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School24 offers / 37 applications
Subscription: 1.5xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#6DOVER
#6,874England

Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School

Adelaide Road, Eythorne, Dover, CT15 4AN
Kent council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
104 pupils
Mixed
5-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School16 offers / 29 applications
Subscription: 1.8xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#7DOVER
#7,451England

River Primary School

Lewisham Road, River, Dover, CT17 0PP
Kent council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
408 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School50 offers / 131 applications
Subscription: 2.6xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Primary
#8DOVER
#8,118England

Whitfield Aspen School

Mayfield Road, Whitfield, Dover, CT16 3LJ
Kent council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
610 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School74 offers / 107 applications
Subscription: 1.4xOversubscribed
Special Classes
Details
State · Primary
#9DOVER
#9,114England

Lydden Primary School

Stonehall, Lydden, Dover, CT15 7LA
Kent council
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
75 pupils
Mixed
4-11 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School10 offers / 51 applications
Subscription: 5.1xOversubscribed
No special features
Details

Map of Primary Schools in Dover

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Neighbourhoods in Dover

Aycliffe is a popular residential pocket within the Dover area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Dover and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#14Aycliffe Community Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Aycliffe Community Primary School#14
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Barton is a popular residential pocket within the Dover area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Dover and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Barton Junior SchoolStatePrimary7-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Barton Junior School#10
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 7-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Buckland is a popular residential pocket within the Dover area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Dover and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#13St Martin's School, DoverStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#17Green Park Community Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
St Martin's School, Dover#13
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Green Park Community Primary School#17
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Castle is a popular residential pocket within the Dover area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Dover and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#20St Richard's Catholic Primary School, DoverStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedCatholicGood
St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Dover#20
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Charlton is a popular residential pocket within the Dover area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Dover and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#15Charlton Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Charlton Church of England Primary School#15
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Dover Town Centre is a popular residential pocket within the Dover area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Dover and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandRequires Improvement
Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School#12
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

East Langdon is a popular residential pocket within the Dover area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Dover and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Langdon Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Langdon Primary School#1
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Elms Vale is a popular residential pocket within the Dover area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Dover and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#18Vale View Community SchoolStatePrimary2-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Vale View Community School#18
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Eythorne is a popular residential pocket within the Dover area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Dover and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Eythorne Elvington Community Primary SchoolStatePrimary5-11 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School#6
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 5-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Guston is a popular residential pocket within the Dover area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Dover and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11Guston Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Guston Church of England Primary School#11
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Lydden is a popular residential pocket within the Dover area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Dover and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Lydden Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
Lydden Primary School#9
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Nonington is a popular residential pocket within the Dover area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Dover and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#21Nonington Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Nonington Church of England Primary School#21
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Priory is a popular residential pocket within the Dover area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Dover and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ADover CollegeIndependentAll-through3-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
Dover CollegeN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

River is a popular residential pocket within the Dover area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Dover and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7River Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
River Primary School#7
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Selsted is a popular residential pocket within the Dover area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Dover and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#16Selsted Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Selsted Church of England Primary School#16
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Shepherdswell is a popular residential pocket within the Dover area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Dover and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Shepherdswell Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Shepherdswell Church of England Primary School#3
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

St Margaret's-at-Cliffe is a popular residential pocket within the Dover area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Dover and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary School#5
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

St Radigunds is a popular residential pocket within the Dover area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Dover and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4White Cliffs Primary and Nursery SchoolStatePrimary2-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School#4
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 2-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Temple Ewell is a popular residential pocket within the Dover area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Dover and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Temple Ewell Church of England Primary SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
N/AShatterlocks Infant and Nursery SchoolStatePrimary3-7 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School#2
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good
Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 3-7 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Whitfield is a popular residential pocket within the Dover area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Dover and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Whitfield Aspen SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
#19Priory Fields SchoolStatePrimary4-11 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/ABeech Grove SchoolIndependentAll-through4-18+ yearsMixedChristianInformation not available
Whitfield Aspen School#8
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Priory Fields School#19
School Type: State
Phase: Primary
Age Range: 4-11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Beech Grove SchoolN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Christian
Ofsted: Information not available

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