Dover Grammar School for Boys
Contact details for the school

School Name: Dover Grammar School for Boys
Address: Astor Avenue
Town/City: Dover
County: Kent
Postcode: CT17 0DQ
Telephone Number: 01304 206117
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Philip Horstrup
Capacity: 905
Gender: Boys

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 960 (96% boys & 4% girls)
Enrollment: 106% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 21%

Location and administration

URN: 118931
DfE Number: 886/5459
UKPRN: 10002017
UPRN: 10034874352
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Dover (E07000108)
Constituency: Dover and Deal (E14001202)
Electoral Ward: Tower Hamlets (E05012868)

Easting & Northing: 630305E, 141711N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 7' 44.33" N 1° 17' 25.03" E
Plus Code: 9F3347HR+H4

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Astor Secondary School (0.2km)
  2. White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School (0.5km)
  3. St Martin's School (0.5km)
  4. Priory Fields School (0.5km)
  5. Vale View Community School (0.6km)
  6. Elms School (1.0km)
  7. Barton Junior School (1.2km)
  8. Dover College (1.2km)
  9. Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School (1.2km)
  10. Dover Grammar School for Girls (1.3km)
Governors

  • Ms Georgina Allcock - Governor. Appointed on 5 June 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 June 2028.
  • Reverend Andy Bawtree - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 December 2028.
  • Mrs Liz Gibney - Governor. Appointed on 11 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 September 2025.
  • Ms Hannah Golding - Governor. Appointed on 5 June 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 June 2028.
  • Ms Sophie Goodban - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 July 2029.
  • Mr Andrew Carl Hansen - Governor. Appointed on 29 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 March 2026.
  • Headteacher Philip Horstrup - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Martyn Jenkins - Governor. Appointed on 17 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 January 2027.
  • Mrs Sue King - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 23 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 April 2028.
  • Mr Kim McConnell - Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2030.
  • Mr Ben Ralph - Governor. Appointed on 23 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 May 2030.
  • Ms Victoria Richardson - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2029.
  • Mr Andy Rogers - Governor. Appointed on 20 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 April 2028.