Astor Secondary School vs Dover Grammar School for Boys
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 199 m 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 Grammar School for Boys
Dover · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
960 students
| Measure | Astor Secondary School Dover, South East | Dover Grammar School for Boys Dover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 7 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #673 of 679 | #163 of 679 |
| National rank | #4018 of 4,090 | #661 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 732 | 960 |
| Pupils on roll | 732 | 960 |
| Free school meals | 63.2% | 21% |
| Capacity filled | 59.5% | 106.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 27.9 | 65.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 10.1% | 93% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 21.6% | 97.4% |
| EBacc average points | 2.31 | 5.94 |
| A level points per entry | 22.8 | 28.2 |
| town | Dover | Dover |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.astorschool.com | www.dgsb.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Dover Grammar School for Boys scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.8 vs 6.9).
- •Dover Grammar School for Boys is the larger school with 960 students compared with 732.
- •Astor Secondary School is a academy school while Dover Grammar School for Boys is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Astor Secondary School is co-educational and Dover Grammar School for Boys is boys.
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 Grammar School for Boys?
On the Success Index (England), Dover Grammar School for Boys ranks higher (78.8 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 Grammar School for Boys?
About 199 m in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Astor Secondary School: 732. Dover Grammar School for Boys: 960. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Astor Secondary School and Dover Grammar School for Boys rank in South East?
Astor Secondary School is 673rd of 679 and Dover Grammar School for Boys is 163rd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).