Aycliffe Community Primary School vs Dover Grammar School for Boys
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aycliffe Community Primary School
Dover · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
82 students
Dover Grammar School for Boys
Dover · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
960 students
| Measure | Aycliffe Community Primary School Dover, South East | Dover Grammar School for Boys Dover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2428 of 2,471 | #163 of 679 |
| National rank | #15239 of 15,697 | #661 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 82 | 960 |
| Pupils on roll | 82 | 960 |
| Free school meals | 62.2% | 21% |
| Capacity filled | 60.7% | 106.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 65.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 93% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 97.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.94 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.2 |
| town | Dover | Dover |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.aycliffecpschool.co.uk | www.dgsb.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Dover Grammar School for Boys scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.8 vs 10.1).
- •Dover Grammar School for Boys is the larger school with 960 students compared with 82.
- •Aycliffe Community Primary 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 Aycliffe Community Primary School better than Dover Grammar School for Boys?
On the Success Index (England), Dover Grammar School for Boys ranks higher (78.8 vs 10.1 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 Aycliffe Community Primary School and Dover Grammar School for Boys?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aycliffe Community Primary School: 82. Dover Grammar School for Boys: 960. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aycliffe Community Primary School and Dover Grammar School for Boys rank in South East?
Aycliffe Community Primary School is 2428th of 2,471 and Dover Grammar School for Boys is 163rd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).