How many pupils does Duke of York's Royal Military School have?

Duke of York's Royal Military School has 452 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Duke of York's Royal Military School's Ofsted rating?

Duke of York's Royal Military School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 February 2023).

How does Duke of York's Royal Military School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Duke of York's Royal Military School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 58.9 in 2025/26.

Is Duke of York's Royal Military School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Duke of York's Royal Military School is part of DYRMS - AN ACADEMY WITH MILITARY TRADITIONS.

Where is Duke of York's Royal Military School?

Duke of York's Royal Military School is located at Duke of York's Royal Military School, Dover, Kent, CT15 5EQ.

Duke of York's Royal Military School

Duke of York's Royal Military School, Dover, Kent, CT15 5EQ

Good

Inspected 8 February 2023

Good

Ofsted

58.9

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

452

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Duke of York's Royal Military School

Duke of York's Royal Military School is an academy sponsor led in Dover, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 452 pupils on roll. It is part of DYRMS - AN ACADEMY WITH MILITARY TRADITIONS. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 February 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 58.9 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 16.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 452 / 722 (63%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 8 February 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

Free school meals

16.6%

EAL

0.2%

SEN support

12.6%

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.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

58.9

Attainment 8

81 pupils

70.4%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

87.7%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

26 students

11.5%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

73%

To higher education

14%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

90%

Sustained destination

89%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

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.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

36.74

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -5.0 vs 2023/24

12.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -5.0 vs 2023/24

£53,878

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,540 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£32,033

Spend per pupil

£32,522

Income per pupil

19%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Duke of York's Royal Military School, Dover, Kent, CT15 5EQ
Phone: 01304245023
Principal: Alex Foreman
Website: www.doyrms.com

Academy Trust

DYRMS - AN ACADEMY WITH MILITARY TRADITIONS →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Duke of York's Royal Military School?: Duke of York's Royal Military School is an academy sponsor led in Dover, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Duke of York's Royal Military School have?: Duke of York's Royal Military School has 452 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Duke of York's Royal Military School's Ofsted rating?: Duke of York's Royal Military School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 February 2023).
How does Duke of York's Royal Military School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Duke of York's Royal Military School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 58.9 in 2025/26.
Is Duke of York's Royal Military School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Duke of York's Royal Military School is part of DYRMS - AN ACADEMY WITH MILITARY TRADITIONS.
Where is Duke of York's Royal Military School?: Duke of York's Royal Military School is located at Duke of York's Royal Military School, Dover, Kent, CT15 5EQ.

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