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Dover College

Co-ed

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Church of England
Pre-Nursery - Year 13 (Upper Sixth) (Ages 2-18)
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Dover College is an independent co-educational day and boarding school, established in 1871 in Dover, Kent. Situated within the grounds of a 12th-century Benedictine Priory, the school incorporates historic medieval buildings, including the Refectory. It serves pupils aged 3-18. The school claims to focus on academic excellence through personalized learning, with an ethos of 'Personal Best'. It maintains a Christian ethos while welcoming pupils of all faiths and is a member of the Round Square network.

Selectivity:
Non-selective
Boarding:
Full Boarding
Weekly Boarding
Flexi Boarding
Ad-Hoc Boarding

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Last updated on 11 February 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)

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Fees (Day Pupils)

Vs. National Average

-23.0%

Dover College's fees are 23.0% lower than the national average.

Vs. County Average

-18.7%

Dover College's fees are 18.7% lower than the county average.

Based on 30 schools in Kent and 259 nationally.

Note: based on core termly fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials charges but excluding any discounts or other additional charges for extra-curriculars, registration, etc. Please check the schools' official websites for full fees and charges.

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Details

Demonym:Dovorian
Founded:1871
Gender Mix:Co-ed (Approx. 57%/43% Boy/Girl)
Boarder Mix:Approx. 27.1% of pupils are boarders
School Size: Approx. 288 pupils
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Registered Charity No.:307856
Associations:
Scholarships:
Academic
All-Rounder
Art
Design & Technology
Drama
Music
Sport
Bursaries offered: Yes
Means-tested bursaries are available for families unable to pay full fees, subject to annual review. Priority is given to scholarship recipients. The Dover College 150 Bursary Fund also supports talented local children who lack financial means.
Other Facilities:
Chapel
Forest School
Health Centre
Library
Music Studio
Recital Hall

Contact Information

Address

Dover College, Effingham Crescent, Dover, Kent, CT17 9RH

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General Enquiries

01304 205969

Admissions

01304 205969