Dover Grammar School for Girls
Dover, Kent · CT16 2PZ
Dover Grammar School for Girls is a selective Kent grammar school educating approximately 875 girls from age 11 through sixth form. The school emphasizes individual valuation, diversity, and inclusion while fostering character development alongside academic achievement. It serves a broad catchment across East Kent with a day-only model, maintaining traditional grammar school values within a contemporary pastoral framework.
- →Selective academic entry with strong Kent grammar school tradition and reputation
- →Explicit commitment to inclusion and diversity within a single-sex environment
- →Comprehensive enrichment programme including residential trips (Year 10 French) and overseas expeditions
- →Established sixth form with UCAS progression support and structured career guidance
Who thrives here
Academically capable girls who value a girls-only learning environment and benefit from structured pastoral support. Pupils thriving in selective, traditional school settings with emphasis on character and wellbeing alongside academics.
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Contact & visit
Frith Road
Dover, Kent
CT16 2PZ
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Dover Grammar School for Girls cost?
Dover Grammar School for Girls is a state grammar school, so there are no tuition fees — places are free and allocated by the 11-plus exam and the school’s admissions criteria.
How do you get into Dover Grammar School for Girls?
Dover Grammar School for Girls admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Dover Grammar School for Girls's exam results?
At Dover Grammar School for Girls, 15.6% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 37.6% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Dover Grammar School for Girls a boarding school?
Dover Grammar School for Girls is a day school in Dover and does not offer boarding.
What is Dover Grammar School for Girls's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Dover Grammar School for Girls “Excellent” (2020).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong emphasis on inclusion and diversity within selective academic framework
✓Comprehensive pastoral care with named house system and SMSC focus
✓Active enrichment programme including residential trips and cultural engagement
✓Clear sixth-form pathway with structured UCAS and careers support
Common concerns
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted, so no external validation of quality available to prospective parents
!Limited published evidence on academic outcomes (GCSE/A-level results, university destinations) on website
!Day-only model limits access for families requiring boarding flexibility or long-distance commuting