Dover College
URN: 118940 • Dover CT17 9RH
Overview
- Name
- Dover College
- URN
- 118940
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 41.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Simon Fisher (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01304205969
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Effingham Crescent, Dover CT17 9RH
Summary
Dover College is an independent co-educational day and boarding school located in Dover, Kent, catering to students aged 2 to 18. With a current enrolment of 291 pupils and a capacity of 478, the school emphasizes a personalised approach to education, combining academic excellence with compassionate pastoral care. The curriculum is designed to engage students through a diverse range of lessons and co-curricular activities, fostering both academic and personal growth.
The school is committed to inclusivity, ensuring that every pupil feels valued and supported. Recent inspections have highlighted the effectiveness of the pastoral care systems, which are attentive to the needs of students. Additionally, the school promotes a culture of tolerance and kindness, encouraging responsible behaviour and respect for diversity within the community.
Dover College also offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including sports and arts, aimed at developing skills and fostering friendships. The school is set to open a new Performing Arts Centre in late 2025, further enhancing its facilities and offerings for students.
The school is committed to inclusivity, ensuring that every pupil feels valued and supported. Recent inspections have highlighted the effectiveness of the pastoral care systems, which are attentive to the needs of students. Additionally, the school promotes a culture of tolerance and kindness, encouraging responsible behaviour and respect for diversity within the community.
Dover College also offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including sports and arts, aimed at developing skills and fostering friendships. The school is set to open a new Performing Arts Centre in late 2025, further enhancing its facilities and offerings for students.
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- Governors (governance)
- Senior School (sen)
- Academic (sen)
- Co-Curricular (sen)
- Duke of Edinburgh Award (sen)
- Houses & Boarding (sen)
- Learning Support (sen)
- Pastoral Care & Wellbeing (sen)
- Sport (sen)
- The School Day (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Woodpecker Court (70.2)
- Portal House School (53.7)
- Beech Grove School (51.3)
- Elms School (48.4)
- DSFAN Limited (45.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 291 | 165 | 126 | 478 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 317 | 173 | 144 | 478 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 286 | 158 | 128 | 478 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 286 | 158 | 128 | 478 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 273 | 161 | 112 | 478 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 369 | 223 | 146 | 478 | 0.00 |
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