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Welcome to Dover Grammar School for Girls

A warm welcome to our co-educational Sixth Form at Dover Grammar School for Girls.The sixth form is outstanding. Sixth form students make a very valuable contribution to the school community. Students have high academic aspirations and are very well prepared for the next stage of their education. Students new to the sixth form comment on the work ethic and the level of Individual responsibility expected of them.- OfstedETHOS AND VISIONIf you are looking for an academic, inclusive and caring place to complete your Post-16 studies, but with the outlook, flexibility and approach of a non-school setting, then DGGS is that place. For all intents and purposes DGGS is a “traditional” Sixth Form provider, but with the modern approach of a college-style setting. Our ethos, values and curriculum are underpinned by a sense of aspiration, flexibility and individual support.Curriculum IntentOur Sixth Form curriculum at DGGS is underpinned by a sense of aspiration, flexibility and individual support.Our academic curriculum is designed to promote intellectual curiosity, to equip students with transferable research skills, and to foster the strong levels of independence necessary to thrive in higher education and the world of work.From a pastoral perspective, our form-time and PSHE programmes aim to develop our students’ health, wellbeing and capacity to form mutually-respectful relationships. Our wider curriculum includes careers education, one-to-one support for university and apprenticeship applications and aspirational programmes to support specific career pathways and destinations.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Girls

No. of Students

872 Total

No. of Boys

27 (3.1%)

No. of Girls

845 (96.9%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

48.4%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

8.66%

A*/A grades

24.02%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

95%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

2%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:21%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:73%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

63%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

3%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:89%
England:63%

Further education

School:1%
England:4%

Employment

School:22%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:10%
England:26%

Exciting Updates Ahead!

We're currently gearing up to offer you a full list of our courses. Stay tuned — amazing learning opportunities are on their way very soon. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm!


Exciting Events Ahead!

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Admissions Process

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Dec 11, 2025

Sixth Form Options Evening


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 17

Half Term 2

Oct 27 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 13

Half Term 2

Feb 23 - Apr 2

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 20 - May 22

Half Term 2

Jun 1 - Jul 21

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 20 - Oct 24

Christmas Holidays

Dec 22 - Jan 2

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Easter Holidays

Apr 3 - Apr 17

May Half Term

May 25 - May 29

Summer Holidays

Jul 22 - Aug 28


Alumni Stories

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Enrichment Activities

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Ongoing enrichment research projects which enable students to explore topics beyond the A-level curriculum, often with input from university guest speakers and DGGS alumni. Current options include:

Maths NRICH Problem Solving
IRIS (Institute for Research in Schools) Physics Project
Biology Bee Research Project

About School

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeGirls