A-level 2024/25
#2,116 of 2,536
Worse than 83% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 118940.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 24 | 47 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 0% | 65.5% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 0% | 47.5% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 0% | 15.9% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 0% | 61.2% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 34 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 27.29, worse than England, worse than Kent | 34.87 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 31.03, worse than England, worse than Kent | 36.14 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | C | - | - |
| AAB or better | 23.1%, better than England, better than Kent | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | 0.11, similar to England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Average, similar to England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 39 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Merit+ | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 242 |
| Girls | 113 |
| Boys | 129 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 99 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 3 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 50% |
| Higher education | 34.4% |
| Employment | 12.5% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 6.3% |
| Further education | 0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Richard's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 May 2014. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Dover Grammar School for Girls | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Priory Fields School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Jun 2013. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Jul 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Charlton Church of England Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Feb 2018. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Barton Junior School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Oct 2014. | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | St Edmund's Catholic School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jul 2022. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Vale View Community School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Apr 2022. | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | Dover Grammar School for Boys | Foundation school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | Astor Secondary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Mar 2026. |
Dover College ranks 2,116 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (worse than 83% of schools).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Dover College was C-, and 23.1% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
Dover College has 242 pupils aged 2 to 18.
Yes, Dover College teaches students up to age 18.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.