Duke of York's Royal Military School vs St Edmund's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duke of York's Royal Military School
Dover · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
470 students
St Edmund's Catholic School
Dover · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
644 students
| Measure | Duke of York's Royal Military School Dover, South East | St Edmund's Catholic School Dover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #133 of 679 | #508 of 679 |
| National rank | #502 of 4,090 | #3196 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 470 | 644 |
| Pupils on roll | 470 | 644 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 43.5% |
| Capacity filled | 65.1% | 107.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.0 | 39.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 61.3% | 33.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78.8% | 58.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.80 | 3.28 |
| A level points per entry | 34.3 | – |
| town | Dover | Dover |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.doyrms.com | www.st-edmunds.com |
The verdict
- •Duke of York's Royal Military School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.0 vs 24.9).
- •St Edmund's Catholic School is the larger school with 644 students compared with 470.
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 Duke of York's Royal Military School better than St Edmund's Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), Duke of York's Royal Military School ranks higher (83.0 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 Duke of York's Royal Military School and St Edmund's Catholic School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Dover and Dover in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Duke of York's Royal Military School: 470. St Edmund's Catholic School: 644. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Duke of York's Royal Military School and St Edmund's Catholic School rank in South East?
Duke of York's Royal Military School is 133rd of 679 and St Edmund's Catholic School is 508th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).