DOVER GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS in Kent, Dover

Education Centre Information: Dover Grammar School for Boys:

Establishment Type:Foundation School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Kent
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: None
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 762
Number of boys: 745
Number of girls: 17
Admissions: Selective
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Boys
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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.