Charlton Church of England Primary School vs Dover Grammar School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 114 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charlton Church of England Primary School
Dover · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
Dover Grammar School for Girls
Dover · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
847 students
| Measure | Charlton Church of England Primary School Dover, South East | Dover Grammar School for Girls Dover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2332 of 2,471 | #139 of 679 |
| National rank | #14373 of 15,697 | #533 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 206 | 847 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 847 |
| Free school meals | 44.2% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 59.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 75.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 93.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.76 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.0 |
| town | Dover | Dover |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.charlton.kent.sch.uk/ | dggs.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dover Grammar School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.2 vs 17.4).
- •Dover Grammar School for Girls is the larger school with 847 students compared with 206.
- •Charlton Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Dover Grammar School for Girls is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Charlton Church of England Primary School is co-educational and Dover Grammar School for Girls is girls.
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 Charlton Church of England Primary School better than Dover Grammar School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Dover Grammar School for Girls ranks higher (82.2 vs 17.4 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 Charlton Church of England Primary School and Dover Grammar School for Girls?
About 114 m in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charlton Church of England Primary School: 206. Dover Grammar School for Girls: 847. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charlton Church of England Primary School and Dover Grammar School for Girls rank in South East?
Charlton Church of England Primary School is 2332nd of 2,471 and Dover Grammar School for Girls is 139th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).