Kent
Dover College
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What the data says
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No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
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This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Church of England). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
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Admissions and catchment
Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
University destinations
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Entry, tests and fees
Fees
Reception | £3,667 | £4,400 | £1,100
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Prep 1 & 2 | £3,924 | £4,708 | £1,177
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Prep 3 & 4 | £4,352 | £5,223 | £1,306
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Prep 5 & 6 | £4,889 | £5,867 | £1,467
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Years 7-8 | £5,813 | £6,975 | £1,744
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Years 9-13 | £6,995 | £8,394 | £2,098
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Years 7-8 | £10,184 | £12,221 | £3,055
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Years 7-8 | £13,041 | £15,650 | £3,913
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Years 9-13 | £13,113 | £15,736 | £3,934
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Years 9-13 | £14,677 | £17,612 | £4,403
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Bursaries and scholarships
In addition to scholarships, it has long been the policy of Dover College to support families who are unable to pay full fees. The Governors of the College are…
Source · checked 28 September 2026
In addition to academic scholarships, applications for Art, Design Technology, Music, Drama and Sport are also welcomed.
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Admissions
Copied from the school's and test organisers' own pages; check them before registering or applying.
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 51 | 25.5 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.2 |
| 2023/2024 | 49 | 18.6 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.5 |
| 2022/2023 | 93 | 14.1 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.1 |
| 2021/2022 | 40 | 25.7 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.8 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Kent for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 118940 |
| Local authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 2-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Phil Tattersall-King |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | CT17 9RH |
| Latest pupils | 51 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Effingham Crescent, Dover, Kent, CT17 9RH
www.dovercollege.org.uk1304205969| DfE number | 6003 |
| UKPRN | 10008199 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1909 |
| GIAS updated | 12 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |