Dover Grammar School for Girls is a secondary community school in Dover, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this community school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Dover Grammar School for Girls has a Progress 8 score of +0.17 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 59.3, 95% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C+.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 22.9%, 14% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 7.6%.
After leaving Dover Grammar School for Girls, student destinations include 52% going on to university and 3% entering apprenticeships.
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GCSE Results at Dover Grammar School for Girls
Dover Grammar School for Girls has a Progress 8 score of +0.17, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 59.3. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
95% of students at Dover Grammar School for Girls achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
A-Level Results at Dover Grammar School for Girls
Students at Dover Grammar School for Girls achieve an average A-Level grade of C+. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Attendance at Dover Grammar School for Girls
Dover Grammar School for Girls has an overall absence rate of 7.6%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
Staff and Finance at Dover Grammar School for Girls
The teacher turnover rate at Dover Grammar School for Girls is 22.9%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Demographics at Dover Grammar School for Girls
14% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
7% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Student Destinations from Dover Grammar School for Girls
After leaving Dover Grammar School for Girls, 52% go on to university and 3% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
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Data last updated: May 2026
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Crime Nearby
248/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
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Violent Crime
114/mo
46% of total
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Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 7.6 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.5
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Bus Stops
8
Within 500m
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Nearest Station
Dover Priory Rail Station
0.8km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.