Kent grammar school
Dover Grammar School for Boys
Astor Avenue, Dover, Kent CT17 0DQ
Last checked 15 October 2026 · Source: DfE GIAS
- Who can apply
- Boys
- Entrance test
- Kent Test
- Papers by
- GL Assessment
- Ranking (GCSE)
- #122
Dover Grammar School for Boys at a glance
- Entrance test
- Kent Test
- Papers by GL Assessment
For September 2028 entry · children now in Year 5
- Registration opens
- Not confirmed yet
- Usually opens in the spring/summer before the test. We'll show the date once the organiser publishes it.
- Registration closes
- Not confirmed yet
- Test day
- Not confirmed yet
- Results
- Not confirmed yet
- National Offer Day
- 1 March 2028
September 2027 entry · children now in Year 6
- Results
- 15 October 2026(passed)
- Apply to your council by
- 31 October 2026
- National Offer Day
- 1 March 2027
Dates and scores are shown only once we've checked them against the official admissions information. Always confirm with the test organiser before you rely on them.
Key dates
For September 2028 entry · children now in Year 5
- Not confirmed yet
Registration opens
Usually opens in the spring/summer before the test. We'll show the date once the organiser publishes it.
- Not confirmed yet
Registration closes
- Not confirmed yet
Test day
- Not confirmed yet
Results
National dates for England
- 31 October 2027
Secondary school application deadlineNext
Apply through your local council, listing the grammar schools you want.
- 1 March 2028
National Offer Day
Councils tell families which secondary school place they have been offered.
Add these dates to your calendar
The Kent Test dates for this year haven't been confirmed on our site yet — see the official Kent County Council page(opens in a new tab).
September 2027 entry · children now in Year 6
- Test day
- 10 September 2026(passed)
- Results
- 15 October 2026(passed)
- Apply to your council by
- 31 October 2026
- National Offer Day
- 1 March 2027
Prepare for Dover Grammar School for Boys
Practice matched to the GL Assessment papers this school's test uses.
GL Assessment paper packs
Timed practice papers with marking and a report on what to work on next.
Next mock exam
GL mock day — Autumn 2026 (Year 5)
Year 5 GL mock season 2026–27
Dates to be confirmed
Free sample paper
Every child gets a free sample paper in each subject with a free parent account, with a report and an estimated standardised score.
About Dover Grammar School for Boys
Selective boys' grammar school in Dover.
The entrance test
Children applying for Year 7 sit the Kent Test, run by Kent County Council.
Papers by: GL Assessment.
Checked against the official admissions information. What the exam boards mean
Our guide to the Kent Test: format, dates and other schools that use it →
School results2024/25
- RankRanked #122
- GCSE Attainment 8
- 65.4 out of 90
- 93% got grade 5+ in English and maths
- A level points per entry
- 28.2(C- average)
Source: DfE school performance tables, 2024/25. Results reflect who a school admits as well as its teaching. See all grammar school rankings and how they work
Other schools that use the Kent Test
- Dover Grammar School for GirlsDover · Girls
- The Harvey Grammar SchoolFolkestone · Boys
- Folkestone School for GirlsFolkestone · Girls
- Sir Roger Manwood's SchoolSandwich · Co-ed
- Simon Langton Grammar School for GirlsCanterbury · Girls
- Simon Langton Grammar School for BoysCanterbury · Boys
- Barton Court Grammar SchoolCanterbury · Co-ed
- Chatham & Clarendon Grammar SchoolRamsgate · Co-ed
Grammar schools near Dover
Other grammar schools in Kent
- Dane Court Grammar SchoolBroadstairs · Co-ed
- Norton Knatchbull SchoolAshford · Boys
- Highworth Grammar SchoolAshford · Girls
- Queen Elizabeth's Grammar SchoolFaversham · Co-ed
- Homewood School and Sixth Form CentreTenterden · Co-ed
- Highsted Grammar SchoolSittingbourne · Girls
- Borden Grammar SchoolSittingbourne · Boys
- Cranbrook SchoolCranbrook · Co-ed
Common questions
- Which 11+ test does Dover Grammar School for Boys use?
- Children applying for Year 7 at Dover Grammar School for Boys sit the Kent Test, run by Kent County Council.
- What format is the Kent Test?
- The Kent Test papers are written by GL Assessment. The subjects, timings and question types are set for each test, so check the official familiarisation material for the exact format.
- Is Dover Grammar School for Boys for boys or girls?
- Dover Grammar School for Boys admits boys into Year 7.
- When is the Kent Test for 2027 entry?
- The Kent Test for September 2027 entry is on 10 September 2026. Registration closes on 1 July 2026.
- When are the Kent Test results for 2027 entry?
- Results for September 2027 entry are sent to families on 15 October 2026.
- How can my child prepare for the Dover Grammar School for Boys 11+?
- The Kent Test papers are written by GL Assessment, so practise with papers in that style under timed conditions. On Academy11+ you'll find GL Assessment mock exams and a free sample paper, with a report on what to work on next.
- Where is Dover Grammar School for Boys?
- Dover Grammar School for Boys is at Astor Avenue, Dover, Kent CT17 0DQ.
Location
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Astor Avenue, Dover, Kent CT17 0DQ