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Dover Grammar School for Girls Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Dover Grammar School for Girls is a community secondary school in Dover, Kent , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 872 pupils, and a capacity of 885 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

872

Pupils

885

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Dover Grammar School for Girls Catchment Area Information

Entry to Dover Grammar School for Girls is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Kent may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Dover Grammar School for Girls — School Information

Full address
Frith Road, Dover, CT16 2PZ
Local authority
Kent
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Selective
Free school meals
18.3% of pupils
DfE URN
118806

Other Secondary Schools in Dover

If Dover Grammar School for Girls is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Dover are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Dover Grammar School for Girls

Is Dover Grammar School for Girls oversubscribed?

Dover Grammar School for Girls is operating close to its capacity of 885 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Dover Grammar School for Girls?

Dover Grammar School for Girls is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Kent publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Dover Grammar School for Girls cover?

Dover Grammar School for Girls is a secondary school in Dover, Kent, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.