Schools in Dover
There are 33 schools in Dover on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 22 primary and 6 secondary schools, under Kent local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Dover (22)
- Aycliffe Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · CT17 9HJ
- Barton Junior SchoolAcademy converter · CT16 2ND
- Charlton Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · CT16 2LX
- Dover, St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · CT16 1QX
- Eythorne Elvington Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · CT15 4AN
- Green Park Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · CT16 2BN
- Guston Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CT15 5LR
- Langdon Primary SchoolCommunity school · CT15 5JQ
- Lydden Primary SchoolCommunity school · CT15 7LA
- Nonington Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CT15 4LB
- Priory Fields SchoolAcademy converter · CT17 0FS
- River Primary SchoolCommunity school · CT17 0PP
- Selsted Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CT15 7HH
- Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter · CT16 2PB
- Shepherdswell Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CT15 7LH
- St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Primary SchoolCommunity school · CT15 6SS
- St Martin's SchoolAcademy converter · CT17 9LY
- St Richard's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CT16 1EZ
- Temple Ewell Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · CT16 3DT
- Vale View Community SchoolAcademy converter · CT17 9NP
- White Cliffs Primary and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter · CT17 0LB
- Whitfield Aspen SchoolCommunity school · CT16 3LJ
Secondary schools in Dover (6)
- Astor Secondary SchoolAcademy converter · CT17 0AS
- Dover Christ Church AcademyAcademy sponsor led · CT16 2EG
- Dover Grammar School for BoysFoundation school · CT17 0DQ
- Dover Grammar School for GirlsCommunity school · CT16 2PZ
- Duke of York's Royal Military SchoolAcademy sponsor led · CT15 5EQ
- St Edmund's Catholic SchoolAcademy sponsor led · CT16 2QB
Other phases in Dover (5)
- Beech Grove SchoolOther independent school · CT15 4FB
- Dover CollegeOther independent school · CT17 9RH
- Elms SchoolFoundation special school · CT17 9PS
- Portal House SchoolCommunity special school · CT15 6SS
- Woodpecker CourtSpecial post 16 institution · CT15 4BF
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Dover?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 33 open schools with a Dover address (as of 5 June 2026), including 22 primary and 6 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Dover guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Dover?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.