Dover Grammar School for Girls vs Guston Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 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
Guston Church of England Primary School
Dover · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
| Measure | Dover Grammar School for Girls Dover, South East | Guston Church of England Primary School Dover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #139 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #533 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 847 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 847 | – |
| Free school meals | 20.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 59.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 75.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 93.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.76 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.0 | – |
| town | Dover | Dover |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | dggs.kent.sch.uk/ | www.guston.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dover Grammar School for Girls is a local authority school while Guston Church of England Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Dover Grammar School for Girls is girls and Guston Church of England 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 Girls better than Guston Church of England Primary 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 Guston Church of England Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in South East.
How do Dover Grammar School for Girls and Guston Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Dover Grammar School for Girls is 139th of 679 and Guston Church of England Primary School is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).