Duke of York's Royal Military School vs UTC Portsmouth
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 171 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
UTC Portsmouth
Portsmouth · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
491 students
| Measure | Duke of York's Royal Military School Dover, South East | UTC Portsmouth Portsmouth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #133 of 679 | #289 of 679 |
| National rank | #502 of 4,090 | #1562 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 470 | 491 |
| Pupils on roll | 470 | 491 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 19.8% |
| Capacity filled | 65.1% | 81.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.0 | 48.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 61.3% | 44.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78.8% | 76.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.80 | 3.53 |
| A level points per entry | 34.3 | 29.5 |
| town | Dover | Portsmouth |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.doyrms.com | www.utcportsmouth.org |
The verdict
- •Duke of York's Royal Military School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.0 vs 58.5).
- •UTC Portsmouth is the larger school with 491 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 UTC Portsmouth?
On the Success Index (England), Duke of York's Royal Military School ranks higher (83.0 vs 58.5 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 UTC Portsmouth?
About 171 km in a straight line, between Dover and Portsmouth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Duke of York's Royal Military School: 470. UTC Portsmouth: 491. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Duke of York's Royal Military School and UTC Portsmouth rank in South East?
Duke of York's Royal Military School is 133rd of 679 and UTC Portsmouth is 289th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).