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Elms School
Goodgraded 14/03/2023Ages 5–16138 pupils
Elms School is a school for pupils aged 5 to 16 in Dover, within the Kent local authority. The school has around 138 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 14/03/2023, Elms School was judged Good. Families comparing schools in Dover can view Elms School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Dover (CT17 9PS), Elms School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 84.8
Progress 8-1.4
Grade 5+ English & maths0%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake79.4%
Free school meals79.4%
England avg 26.3%
English not first language0.8%
England avg 18.6%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing79.5%
Attendance79.5%
England avg 93.5%
Pupils per teacher6.1
England avg 19.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Dover
All schools in Dover →St Martin's SchoolGood · 0.5 miAstor Secondary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.5 miDover Grammar School for Boys0.6 miWhite Cliffs Primary and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.8 miAycliffe Community Primary SchoolGood · 1.0 miVale View Community SchoolGood · 0.8 mi
See the full area report for CT17 9PS →