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Dover Grammar School for Boys, Dover

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Address:
Dover Grammar School for Boys
Astor Avenue, Dover, Kent CT17 0DQ
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Exam data
Authority:
Kent
Type:
Foundation
Admissions:
Selective
Gender of entry:
Boys
Age range:
11-18
Number of students:
718
Gender of sixth form:
Boys
Last inspection:
November 2004. Read the full inspection report.
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Investor in People Status 2005Specialism: Business and Enterprise Specialism: Engineering

General information

Background: Dover Grammar School for Boys was opened in 1905 as Dover County School and in 1931 moved to its current buildings in extensive grounds overlooking the town, port and the Channel, with Dover Castle on a hill opposite. Its name changed in 1944. The school works closely with College St Pierre in Calais, with frequent exchanges and it has a link with a school in Addir Ababa. Curriculum strengths include history, geography, art, music and business studies. A major refurbishment programme is undergoing. New physical education facilities and ICT suite are completed already. All science laboratories will be refurbished within the next year. A wide range of extra-curricular activities are offered at lunchtime and after-school. These activities include rugby, football, cricket, athletics, gymnastics, hockey and choir. The school provides a variety of opportunities to enhance the learning of pupils. The school aims to provide a high quality of learning and teaching in a safe environment based on mutual respect.

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