How many pupils does Dover College have?

Dover College has 291 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Dover College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Dover College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 24 in 2025/26.

Where is Dover College?

Dover College is located at Effingham Crescent, Dover, Kent, CT17 9RH.

Dover College

Effingham Crescent, Dover, Kent, CT17 9RH

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

Attainment 8

2–18

Ages

291

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Dover College

Dover College is an independent school in Dover, Kent, England, for pupils aged 2–18. It has 291 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 24 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 2–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 291 / 478 (61%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Free school meals

0.7%

SEN support

38.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

13 students

23.1%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Contact Details

Address: Effingham Crescent, Dover, Kent, CT17 9RH
Phone: 01304205969
Headteacher: Phil Tattersall-King
Website: www.dovercollege.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Dover College?: Dover College is an independent school in Dover, Kent, England, for pupils aged 2–18.
How many pupils does Dover College have?: Dover College has 291 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Dover College perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Dover College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 24 in 2025/26.
Where is Dover College?: Dover College is located at Effingham Crescent, Dover, Kent, CT17 9RH.

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