Welcome to Dover Grammar School for Boys

Please read below in order to learn about the array of subjects which are offered in our Sixth Form as well as the unique ethos we have proudly created.For information on how to apply to our Sixth Form, please visit the Sixth Form Application page of our website.A link can be found here: DGSB Sixth Form - How to ApplyYou might like to know that in our 2023 Sixth Form Review, parents and students rated the DGSB Sixth Form very highly!- 100% of respondents believe their son/daughter made the correct decision in joining the DGSB Sixth Form- The average parent/carer rating for the quality of education in the DGSB Sixth Form was 8.74 (out of 10)- The average parent/carer rating for the quality of pastoral support in the DGSB Sixth Form was 8.92 (out of 10)- The average parent/carer rating for the quality of the school building and facilities in the DGSB Sixth Form was 8.58 (out of 10).We strongly believe that all students should be able to thrive in their Post-16 education. In order to achieve this, we ensure that students are expertly supported in their personal development, and we provide exceptional mental health support. We place great emphasis on high standards of education and ensure from ‘day one’ of their time with us, they are supported to achieve their absolute potential. Whilst studying with us, DGSB students will contribute extensively to the wider school community as well as experience rich academic development. Finally, we endeavour to ensure that when students leave DGSB and embark on the next stage of their life, they have every possible opportunity ahead of them.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Boys

No. of Students

899 Total

No. of Boys

875 (97.3%)

No. of Girls

24 (2.7%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

32.3%

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

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

9.38%

A*/A grades

18.36%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

86%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

5%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:15%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:70%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

62%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

0%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:85%
England:63%

Further education

School:0%
England:4%

Employment

School:23%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:9%
England:26%


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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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All students in Year 12 and 13 will participate in at least one session of enrichment per week.

School Trips
Food Tech
Essential cookery skills for life.
Creative
Art, Music, Workshops.

About School

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeBoys