Duke of York's Royal Military School

About Duke of York's Royal Military School

A co-educational full, weekly and flexi boarding school for students aged 11-18, providing a unique educational experience rooted in tradition, community, and excellence.

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Key Facts

Founded 1803

Head/Principal Mr Alex Foreman

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.3

Communication 4.3

Student Wellbeing 4.0

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 66 responses • 14.6% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

98.5% positive 1.5% negative

My child feels safe at this school

100% positive

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

98.5% positive 1.5% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

98.4% positive

My child does well at this school

98.5% positive 1.5% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 66 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

26.6

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

55.1

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.67

Progress 8

Well above average

60.4%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

81.3%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

27.1% entered EBacc

20.8% achieved EBacc

96 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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Emily W Unconfirmed

Parent Oct 12, 2022

5.0

"Exceptional education, wonderful values"

I'm thoroughly impressed with the education and values my daughter is receiving at DOYRMS. The school has a fantastic military heritage and this is reflected in the sense of discipline and respect that the children show. The academics are excellent and the staff are always willing to help. We feel so lucky to be part of this community.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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James F Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 15, 2022

5.0

"A home from home with outstanding results"

We moved to Dover a year ago and were initially worried about our son making friends. But within weeks, he had settled in and was thriving. The school's focus on values such as courage, integrity, and self-discipline has had a huge impact on him. His grades are excellent and we're confident he'll do well in the future. We can't recommend DOYRMS highly enough.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Ruth S Unconfirmed

Parent Nov 28, 2021

4.0

"Mixed feelings about DOYRMS"

We've had a bit of a mixed experience at DOYRMS. The school has a great sense of community and the staff are friendly. However, we've found the homework load to be quite heavy at times and the facilities, while lovely, are not as modern as we'd have liked. That being said, our daughter is happy and her grades are good, so we're pleased with that. We just wish there were a few more extracurricular activities to choose from.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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Oliver T Unconfirmed

Parent Aug 20, 2020

4.0

"Excellent school with a unique atmosphere"

My son attended DOYRMS from Year 7 to Year 11 and we were thoroughly happy with the education and experience he received. The school has a unique military heritage which adds to the sense of discipline and respect that the children show. The staff are dedicated and the facilities are lovely. We're so grateful for the time our son spent at DOYRMS.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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