Dover Grammar School for Boys
URN: 118931 • Dover CT17 0DQ
Overview
- Name
- Dover Grammar School for Boys
- URN
- 118931
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Philip Horstrup (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01304206117
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Astor Avenue, Dover CT17 0DQ
Summary
Dover Grammar School for Boys is a foundation secondary school located in Dover, Kent, with a current enrolment of 899 pupils against a capacity of 905. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, where both students and staff collaborate effectively. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its motto, "Fiat Lux" (Let There Be Light), reflecting a commitment to enlightenment through education.
The curriculum at Dover Grammar School is designed to provide high-quality, research-based teaching, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education. The school offers various extracurricular activities, including music performances and sports, which contribute to a vibrant school community. Recent achievements include national recognition in mathematics and biology competitions, highlighting the academic excellence of its students.
Dover Grammar School also prioritises community engagement, collaborating with local schools and organisations to enhance educational opportunities. Open evenings and mornings are held annually to welcome prospective students and their families, providing insights into the school's offerings and culture.
The curriculum at Dover Grammar School is designed to provide high-quality, research-based teaching, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education. The school offers various extracurricular activities, including music performances and sports, which contribute to a vibrant school community. Recent achievements include national recognition in mathematics and biology competitions, highlighting the academic excellence of its students.
Dover Grammar School also prioritises community engagement, collaborating with local schools and organisations to enhance educational opportunities. Open evenings and mornings are held annually to welcome prospective students and their families, providing insights into the school's offerings and culture.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Reporting Absence (sen)
- Posted on: 10/11/2022 Maths Success DGSB Sixth Form Maths and Further Maths students have enjoyed great success in the UKMT Senior Maths Challenge this year. This is a ver (sen)
- Posted on: 19/02/2024 STEM Workshop As part of the school's STEM enrichment programme, eighty Year 9 DT students participated in an Architecture and Construction workshop (sen)
- Posted on: 6/03/2024 A Level Biology Students attend lecture A Level Biology students took part in a talk from Dr Martin Michaelis this week on the theme 'What is cancer a (sen)
- Seneca Learning (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 899 | 875 | 24 | 905 | 20.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 865 | 845 | 20 | 880 | 17.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 791 | 776 | 15 | 800 | 13.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 791 | 776 | 15 | 800 | 13.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 768 | 752 | 16 | 800 | 11.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 791 | 764 | 27 | 800 | 8.80 |
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