Dover Grammar School for Girls
School summary
A selective girls' grammar in Dover, this school combines strong academic outcomes with a notably balanced intake. Almost one pupil in five is eligible for free school meals, which is high for a grammar setting, and around one in ten speaks English as an additional language. With 872 girls against a capacity of 885, it is full but not overcrowded. Ofsted's most recent visit rated quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership and the sixth form all Good.
How hard is it to get in?
Moderate · 1 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Entry is selective, but demand for the 140 Year 7 places is more manageable than at most selective schools - a solid qualifying performance is usually what matters.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
Key dates · 2028 entry
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Latest results
Attainment 8
59.9
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
75%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Not judged
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Good
- Last inspected
- 4 March 2025
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above national benchmarks. The average Attainment 8 score of 59.9 comfortably exceeds the national figure of 46.9, and 75% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national average of 47%. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of 16.2 supports a sixth form that Ofsted also judged Good.
Languages
Headteacher · Daniel Quinn
Beyond the classroom
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 6.54%
- EHC plans
- 0.92%
- English as additional language
- 10.8%
- Free school meals
- 18.3%
Schools nearby
Dover Grammar School for Boys
Dover, South East
The Harvey Grammar School
Folkestone, South East
The Folkestone School for Girls
Folkestone, South East
Sir Roger Manwood's School
Sandwich, South East
Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School
Canterbury, South East
Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys
Canterbury, South East
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A solid, well-regarded girls' grammar that delivers high results across a genuinely mixed community. Entry is via the Kent Test, so families should prepare for English, Maths and reasoning.
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Dover Grammar School for Girls 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.