Best 3 Secondary schools in Dover – comparison

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Q: How should I choose a school?

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Dover Grammar School for Girls (Secondary) in Dover; Duke of York's Royal Military School (Secondary) in Dover; Sir Roger Manwood's School (Secondary) in Sandwich — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Dover Grammar School for Girls, Duke of York's Royal Military School and Sir Roger Manwood's School. They are secondary phase and community school, academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Dover, Kent and Sandwich, Kent. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Dover Grammar School for Girls), published Dec 2013. The lowest is 2 (Duke of York's Royal Military School), published Mar 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Duke of York's Royal Military School (Mar 2023). average roll around ≈ 800, combined total ≈ 2,350, typical FSM 5–10%, range 0–5%–15–20%; all under Kent local authority.

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Attribute	Dover Grammar School for Girls CT16 2PZ	Duke of York's Royal Military School CT15 5EQ	Sir Roger Manwood's School CT13 9JX
Phase / Type	Secondary • Community school	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Dover Kent CT16 2PZ	Dover Kent CT15 5EQ	Sandwich Kent CT13 9JX
Latest Ofsted	1 5 Dec 2013	2 29 Mar 2023	2 10 Nov 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	885	722	1070
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Girls	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Selective	Non-selective	Selective
Trust / Local authority	Kent (886)	Kent (886)	Kent (886)
Website	dggs.kent.sch.uk	www.doyrms.com	www.manwoods.co.uk
Telephone	01304206625	01304245023	01304610200
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Dover Grammar School for Girls

CT16 2PZ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Community school
Location: Dover
Kent
CT16 2PZ
Ofsted: 1 5 Dec 2013
Pupils: ≈ 850 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Kent (886)
Website: dggs.kent.sch.uk
Telephone: 01304206625

Duke of York's Royal Military School

CT15 5EQ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Dover
Kent
CT15 5EQ
Ofsted: 2 29 Mar 2023
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Kent (886)
Website: www.doyrms.com
Telephone: 01304245023

Sir Roger Manwood's School

CT13 9JX

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Sandwich
Kent
CT13 9JX
Ofsted: 2 10 Nov 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Kent (886)
Website: www.manwoods.co.uk
Telephone: 01304610200

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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