State School
#1 in Best Secondary Schools in Dover District
Dover Grammar School for Girls - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Dover Grammar School for Girls
Work here? Update your school profile
Dover Grammar School for Girls
- 3.5 (2 reviews)
- Secondary
- Dover CT16 2PZ
1 schools in compare list
Ofsted report
Notify us of new Ofsted report
Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
Quick insights from ofsted Powered by AI
This insight was generated by AI, based on latest Ofsted report.
Academic Progress: Students consistently achieve examination results well above the national average.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students regulate and manage their own behaviour very well, with high levels of peer support.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have excellent subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers plan lessons well and use effective questioning.
Strengths and Challenges: High-quality marking, but some inconsistency in requiring students to respond to feedback.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school has worked hard to improve communication and develop links with parents.
Communication: Parents receive regular updates through subject enrichment workshops and parent evenings.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The leadership team addresses concerns promptly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The leadership has successfully improved teaching quality, raising student achievement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Students feel very safe and comfortable, with rare instances of bullying.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong sense of ownership and responsibility over school spaces.
Extracurricular Offerings: There is an extensive range of artistic, cultural, and community activities.
Career Counselling Services: Students are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage of their education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disabled students and those with special educational needs make excellent progress.
Historical Ofsted reports
Contact
Suggest an edit
About Us
Dover Grammar School for Girls is a top rated, Secondary, Girls school located in Kent, South East.
It has 875 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 78% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
94.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
Distance calculator
Simply click on 'Detect My Location' to find out the distance from your current location to the school.
Dover Grammar School for Girls
Nearby Schools in Your Area
From the Dover Grammar School for Girls
Dover Grammar School for Girls is a special institution with a long history of demanding high academic standards while fostering a strong sense of community. We want to encourage the kids to have ambitious plans for the future, to become well-rounded people with the abilities, talents, and character needed to succeed in the society of the future. As the headteacher of this great school, I am thrilled to be collaborating with the pupils, faculty, and parents. I'm dedicated to creating a setting where children feel secure, content, and appreciated. Staff members at DGGS are encouraged to continually consider new methods to enhance every part of our job because it is a progressive institution. We work hard to provide the finest possible education for every student in our care, from instruction to enrichment. We are confident that our students will grow to possess the character traits of respect for one another, intellectual curiosity, compassion, courage, and, most importantly, a clear sense of moral purpose. As a school, we urge all of our students to build strong moral character while attaining the highest levels of academic success. We anticipate that all of our students will grow into self-assured, sympathetic young people who are adequately equipped for life in the twenty-first century as boys enter the sixth form.
Read more
Compare with similar schools
| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
A
|
A
|
| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.1 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 78% | 34% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 18.80% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.28 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 59.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 27.56% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 96% | 39.45% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 92% | 22.68% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 52% | 11.21% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 76% | 15.49% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.83 | 2.56 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 92.84% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 132 | 136 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 87.37% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 8% | 23.94% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 89% | 48.66% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.42% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.49% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.16% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.38% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 60.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 30.86% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 90% | 41.56% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 89% | 24.39% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 50% | 14.21% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 69% | 17.9% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.72 | 2.78 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 93.79% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 129 | 132 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 90.53% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 10% | 25.23% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 86% | 49.41% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.32% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 15.64% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.42% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.76% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.36 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 62.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% 2 | 30.06% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 42.83% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 98% | 28.79% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 60% 6 | 13.95% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 80% 7 | 19.27% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.13 | 2.86 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 90.87% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 125 | 123 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 85.71% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 14% | 24.06% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 79% | 48.32% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.21% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.22% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.64% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.45 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 64 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% 9 | 29.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% 1 | 41.45% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 96% | 26.38% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 66% 2 | 13.75% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 87% 9 | 18.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.21 | 2.81 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 90.17% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 119 | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 76.36% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 8% | 21.34% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 89% | 50.18% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.06% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.51% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.83% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.64% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.39 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 61.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 28.56% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 97% | 40.73% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 98% | 26.37% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 68% | 16.77% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 78% | 18.05% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 85.02% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 114 | 124 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 47.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 12% | 21.95% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 85% | 49.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.48% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.15% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.98% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.54 | 27.11 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.08 | 25.17 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.80% | 9.02% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 111 | 141 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 55.45% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 5.31% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 26.06% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 9.04% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.8 | 29.7 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.69 | 27.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.5% | 12.32% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 104 | 161 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 81% | 56.64% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 4.49% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 21.66% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 11.73% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.05 1 | 25.81 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.24 2 | 23.49 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.1% | 9.72% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 103 | 139 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 78% | 51.8% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 6.29% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 26.13% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8.98% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.82 3 | 27.09 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.97 | 25.72 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.3% | 10.62% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 22.23% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.73% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 19.6% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 4.4% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32 | 24.89 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.37 | 24.28 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.0% | 9.87% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 10 | 27.54% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.2% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 25.49% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.42% | 4.23% |
Best Schools 2025
Dover Grammar School for Girls Rankings
³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà ranks nearly 20,000+ schools according to their exam results, teaching quality, resources & many more indicators. (How Do We Calculate Rankings?)
How Do We Calculate Rankings?
Our school rankings are meticulously determined through a rigorous process:
This meticulous process ensures our rankings provide accurate and meaningful insights for your school choices.
Admission
Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dover Grammar School for Girls
Local authority ratio 18 : 1