Dover Grammar School for Girls vs Duke of York's Royal Military School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dover Grammar School for Girls
Dover · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
847 students
Duke of York's Royal Military School
Dover · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
470 students
| Measure | Dover Grammar School for Girls Dover, South East | Duke of York's Royal Military School Dover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #139 of 679 | #133 of 679 |
| National rank | #533 of 4,090 | #502 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 847 | 470 |
| Pupils on roll | 847 | 470 |
| Free school meals | 20.3% | 0% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 65.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 59.9 | 55.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 75.2% | 61.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 93.2% | 78.8% |
| EBacc average points | 5.76 | 4.80 |
| A level points per entry | 35.0 | 34.3 |
| town | Dover | Dover |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | dggs.kent.sch.uk/ | www.doyrms.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (82.2 vs 83.0).
- •Dover Grammar School for Girls is the larger school with 847 students compared with 470.
- •Dover Grammar School for Girls is a local authority school while Duke of York's Royal Military School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Dover Grammar School for Girls is girls and Duke of York's Royal Military 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 Girls better than Duke of York's Royal Military 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 Girls and Duke of York's Royal Military School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dover Grammar School for Girls: 847. Duke of York's Royal Military School: 470. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dover Grammar School for Girls and Duke of York's Royal Military School rank in South East?
Dover Grammar School for Girls is 139th of 679 and Duke of York's Royal Military School is 133rd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).