Dover Grammar School for Boys vs River Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dover Grammar School for Boys
Dover · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
960 students
River Primary School
Dover · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
384 students
| Measure | Dover Grammar School for Boys Dover, South East | River Primary School Dover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #163 of 679 | #1684 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #661 of 4,090 | #10005 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 960 | 384 |
| Pupils on roll | 960 | 384 |
| Free school meals | 21% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 106.1% | 89.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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.dgsb.co.uk | www.river.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dover Grammar School for Boys scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.8 vs 40.7).
- •Dover Grammar School for Boys is the larger school with 960 students compared with 384.
- •Dover Grammar School for Boys is boys and River Primary School is co-educational.
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 Grammar School for Boys better than River Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dover Grammar School for Boys ranks higher (78.8 vs 40.7 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 Grammar School for Boys and River Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dover Grammar School for Boys: 960. River Primary School: 384. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dover Grammar School for Boys and River Primary School rank in South East?
Dover Grammar School for Boys is 163rd of 679 and River Primary School is 1684th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).