Dover College vs The King's School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 184 km 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
The King's School
Hampshire · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
243 students
| Measure | Dover College Dover, South East | The King's School Hampshire, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #667 of 679 | #308 of 679 |
| National rank | #3997 of 4,090 | #1683 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–18 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 242 | 243 |
| Pupils on roll | 242 | 243 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 50.6% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 25.5 | 45.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 46.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 66.7% |
| EBacc average points | 2.24 | 3.71 |
| A level points per entry | 27.3 | – |
| town | Dover | Hampshire |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.dovercollege.org.uk | www.thekingsschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The King's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.8 vs 8.0).
- •The King's School is the larger school with 243 students compared with 242.
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 The King's School?
On the Success Index (England), The King's School ranks higher (55.8 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 The King's School?
About 184 km in a straight line, between Dover and Hampshire in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dover College: 242. The King's School: 243. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dover College and The King's School rank in South East?
Dover College is 667th of 679 and The King's School is 308th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).