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
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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.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
2 - 18
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
478
Pupils
291
Boys
165
Girls
126
FSM %
Open date
1909-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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