Astor Secondary School vs Dover College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Astor Secondary School
Dover · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
732 students
Dover College
Dover · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
242 students
| Measure | Astor Secondary School Dover, South East | Dover College Dover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 7 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #673 of 679 | #667 of 679 |
| National rank | #4018 of 4,090 | #3997 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–18 |
| Students | 732 | 242 |
| Pupils on roll | 732 | 242 |
| Free school meals | 63.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 59.5% | 50.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 27.9 | 25.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 10.1% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 21.6% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 2.31 | 2.24 |
| A level points per entry | 22.8 | 27.3 |
| town | Dover | Dover |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.astorschool.com | www.dovercollege.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Dover College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (8.0 vs 6.9).
- •Astor Secondary School is the larger school with 732 students compared with 242.
- •Astor Secondary School is a academy school while Dover College is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Astor Secondary School better than Dover College?
On the Success Index (England), Dover College ranks higher (8.0 vs 6.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Astor Secondary School and Dover College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Astor Secondary School: 732. Dover College: 242. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Astor Secondary School and Dover College rank in South East?
Astor Secondary School is 673rd of 679 and Dover College is 667th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).