Dover Grammar School for Girls

About Dover Grammar School for Girls

Dover Grammar School for Girls is a unique school which has a long tradition for high academic standards combined with a strong caring community. We aim to inspire the students to develop into well rounded individuals, developing the skills, talents and their character to enable them to flourish in tomorrow’s world.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr Daniel Quinn

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 113 responses • 13% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

87.6% positive 11.6% negative

My child feels safe at this school

89.4% positive 9.8% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

75.2% positive 21.2% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

95.6% positive 3.6% negative

My child does well at this school

93.8% positive 4.4% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 113 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

51.3

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

59.3

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.17

Progress 8

Above average

71.8%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

95.2%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

85.5% entered EBacc

69.4% achieved EBacc

124 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Liam B Unconfirmed

Parent Oct 1, 2022

5.0

"Fantastic start to secondary school"

My child has only just started at Dover Grammar School for Girls, but I have been impressed by the warm welcome they received and the enthusiasm of the staff. The school's facilities are modern and well-maintained, and I like the emphasis on character development and the Tricolon values.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily W Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Outstanding School in all aspects"

I have been blown away by the excellent support and care that my child has received since starting at Dover Grammar School for Girls. The teachers are passionate and dedicated, and the facilities are fantastic. I particularly appreciate the school's emphasis on character development and its Tricolon values, which are evident in everything they do.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sophie G Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 1, 2022

4.0

"Good but could improve on communication"

I have mixed feelings about Dover Grammar School for Girls. On the one hand, my child is happy and the teachers are supportive. On the other hand, I feel that communication between parents and teachers could be better. I would love to see more regular updates on progress and achievements.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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Sian K Unconfirmed

Parent May 15, 2021

5.0

"Excellent education and values"

As a former parent of a Dover Grammar School for Girls student, I can confidently say that the school provided an outstanding education and instilled excellent values in my child. From the moment they started, they were treated with kindness and respect, and the school's staff were always approachable and supportive.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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