Dover Grammar School for Boys vs Testbourne Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 183 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
Testbourne Community School
Whitchurch · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
949 students
| Measure | Dover Grammar School for Boys Dover, South East | Testbourne Community School Whitchurch, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #163 of 679 | #160 of 679 |
| National rank | #661 of 4,090 | #641 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 960 | 949 |
| Pupils on roll | 960 | 949 |
| Free school meals | 21% | 15.9% |
| Capacity filled | 106.1% | 99.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 65.4 | 53.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 93% | 53.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 97.4% | 78.6% |
| EBacc average points | 5.94 | 4.96 |
| A level points per entry | 28.2 | – |
| town | Dover | Whitchurch |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.dgsb.co.uk | www.testbourne.school |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (78.8 vs 79.3).
- •Dover Grammar School for Boys is the larger school with 960 students compared with 949.
- •Dover Grammar School for Boys is boys and Testbourne Community 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 Testbourne Community School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dover Grammar School for Boys and Testbourne Community School?
About 183 km in a straight line, between Dover and Whitchurch in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dover Grammar School for Boys: 960. Testbourne Community School: 949. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dover Grammar School for Boys and Testbourne Community School rank in South East?
Dover Grammar School for Boys is 163rd of 679 and Testbourne Community School is 160th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).