Dover Grammar School for Girls vs St Edmund's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 261 m 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
St Edmund's Catholic School
Dover · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
644 students
| Measure | Dover Grammar School for Girls Dover, South East | St Edmund's Catholic School Dover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #139 of 679 | #508 of 679 |
| National rank | #533 of 4,090 | #3196 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 847 | 644 |
| Pupils on roll | 847 | 644 |
| Free school meals | 20.3% | 43.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 107.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 59.9 | 39.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 75.2% | 33.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 93.2% | 58.2% |
| EBacc average points | 5.76 | 3.28 |
| A level points per entry | 35.0 | – |
| town | Dover | Dover |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | dggs.kent.sch.uk/ | www.st-edmunds.com |
The verdict
- •Dover Grammar School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.2 vs 24.9).
- •Dover Grammar School for Girls is the larger school with 847 students compared with 644.
- •Dover Grammar School for Girls is a local authority school while St Edmund's Catholic School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Dover Grammar School for Girls is girls and St Edmund's Catholic 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 St Edmund's Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), Dover Grammar School for Girls ranks higher (82.2 vs 24.9 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 Girls and St Edmund's Catholic School?
About 261 m in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dover Grammar School for Girls: 847. St Edmund's Catholic School: 644. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dover Grammar School for Girls and St Edmund's Catholic School rank in South East?
Dover Grammar School for Girls is 139th of 679 and St Edmund's Catholic School is 508th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).