Dover College vs Dover Grammar School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 679 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dover College
Dover · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
242 students
Dover Grammar School for Girls
Dover · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
847 students
| Measure | Dover College Dover, South East | Dover Grammar School for Girls Dover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #667 of 679 | #139 of 679 |
| National rank | #3997 of 4,090 | #533 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 242 | 847 |
| Pupils on roll | 242 | 847 |
| Free school meals | – | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 50.6% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 25.5 | 59.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 75.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 93.2% |
| EBacc average points | 2.24 | 5.76 |
| A level points per entry | 27.3 | 35.0 |
| town | Dover | Dover |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.dovercollege.org.uk | dggs.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dover Grammar School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.2 vs 8.0).
- •Dover Grammar School for Girls is the larger school with 847 students compared with 242.
- •Dover College is a independent school while Dover Grammar School for Girls is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Dover College 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 Dover College better than Dover Grammar School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Dover Grammar School for Girls ranks higher (82.2 vs 8.0 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 Dover College and Dover Grammar School for Girls?
About 679 m in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dover College: 242. Dover Grammar School for Girls: 847. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dover College and Dover Grammar School for Girls rank in South East?
Dover College is 667th of 679 and Dover Grammar School for Girls is 139th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).