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Dover Grammar School for Girls is a selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (Kent). It has about 880 girls aged between 11 and 18. In November 2013 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attainment, Destinations, Disadvantaged pupils and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Environment, Admissions and Finances.
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Attainment: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is above average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is very low. There is an entrance exam.
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is very high.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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