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  • Dover Grammar School for Girls
  • Duke of York's Royal Military School
  • Dover Grammar School for Boys
  • Dover College
  • Astor Secondary School
  • Dover Christ Church Academy
  • St Edmund's Catholic School, Dover
  • Beech Grove School
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Dover Area

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

Top Secondary Schools in Dover

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State · Secondary & Post-16
#1DOVER
#512England

Dover Grammar School for Girls

Frith Road, Dover, CT16 2PZ
Kent council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
875 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School140 offers / 359 applications
Subscription: 2.6xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#3DOVER
#1,224England

Duke of York's Royal Military School

Duke of York's Royal Military School, Dover, CT15 5EQ
Kent council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
487 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School16 offers / 39 applications
Subscription: 2.4xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#2DOVER
#704England

Dover Grammar School for Boys

Astor Avenue, Dover, CT17 0DQ
Kent council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
865 pupils
Boys
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School157 offers / 373 applications
Subscription: 2.4xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#7DOVER
#3,882England

Dover College

Effingham Crescent, Dover, CT17 9RH
Kent council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
317 pupils
Mixed
3-18 years
Church of England
Sixth Form
Nursery
Boarders
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#5DOVER
#3,803England

Astor Secondary School

Astor Avenue, Dover, CT17 0AS
Kent council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
782 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School135 offers / 282 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#6DOVER
#3,804England

Dover Christ Church Academy

Melbourne Avenue, Dover, CT16 2EG
Kent council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
815 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School128 offers / 327 applications
Subscription: 2.5xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#4DOVER
#3,323England

St Edmund's Catholic School, Dover

Old Charlton Road, Dover, CT16 2QB
Kent council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
612 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School143 offers / 490 applications
Subscription: 3.4xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
Unranked

Beech Grove School

Forest Drive, Dover, CT15 4FB
Kent council
No rankings available
87 pupils
Mixed
4-18+ years
Christian
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Dover

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Neighbourhoods in Dover

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
#2Dover Grammar School for BoysStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysNoneGood
#6Dover Christ Church AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
#4St Edmund's Catholic School, DoverStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
Dover Grammar School for Boys#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Dover Christ Church Academy#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
St Edmund's Catholic School, Dover#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Frith 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
#1Dover Grammar School for GirlsStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneOutstanding
Dover Grammar School for Girls#1
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
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
#3Duke of York's Royal Military SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Duke of York's Royal Military School#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
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
#7Dover CollegeIndependentAll-through3-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
Dover College#7
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
#5Astor Secondary SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Astor Secondary School#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

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
N/ABeech Grove SchoolIndependentAll-through4-18+ yearsMixedChristianInformation not available
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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