Considering applying to Dover Grammar School for Girls? This guide covers everything parents and students need to know about admissions, key dates, the Kent Test, and how to prepare for success.
Address: Frith Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 2PZ
Pupils: Approx. 900
Admissions Contact: enquiries@dggs.kent.sch.uk
Year 7 Places: 140
11+ Exam: Kent Test or Dover Test
Catchment Area: No
2 June: Kent Test registration opens
1 July: Kent Test registration closes
11 September: Kent Test (children in Kent primary schools)
13-14 September: Kent Test (children outside Kent primary schools)
16 October: Kent Test results released
31 October: Secondary school application deadline
2 March 2026: National school offers day
Dates are subject to change, always confirm with the school.
Dover Grammar School for Girls (DGG) is a selective girls' school for ages 11-18 with a mixed sixth form. Rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, DGG promotes high academic achievement and encourages early planning for higher education through initiatives like Project ROAR (Russell Group or Alternative Ready).
The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, including:
Computer science and coding clubs
Debate and student-led publications
Biodiverse gardening
Sports and physical activity
British Sign Language
Dover Grammar School for Girls is a selective school, requiring an 11+ exam. Applicants can take:
Kent Test - the main 11+ exam for grammar schools in Kent
Dover Test - specific to Dover grammar schools, run by Quest Assessments
Students need only take one of these tests, not both.
Kent Test registration: 2 June - 1 July 2026
Exam dates: September 2026
Results: Mid-October 2026
Applications are made via the secondary school common application form, which must be submitted by 31 October 2026.
Passing the 11+ does not automatically guarantee a place due to oversubscription. Admission is determined by criteria such as exam performance, EHC plans, siblings, and proximity to the school.
The Kent Test assesses English, maths, and reasoning across two papers plus a creative writing task:
English Section:
Reading comprehension
Grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary
Synonyms, antonyms, sentence completion
Maths Section:
Times tables, four operations
Fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio
Area, perimeter, measurements
Problem-solving with applied maths
Verbal reasoning: word patterns, sequences, analogies
Non-verbal & spatial reasoning: shapes, diagrams, patterns, mental rotation
Planning (10 mins) and writing (30 mins)
Not formally scored but may be reviewed by headteachers
Scores: Students receive standardised scores for English, maths, reasoning, and a total aggregate score.
Kent Test requirements: Minimum total score of 332, no single score below 107.
Dover Test: Pass mark varies; top 25% usually succeed.
Oversubscription priorities:
EHC plan naming DGG
Looked-after or previously looked-after children
Siblings at the school
Health or access needs
Pupil premium eligibility
Distance from school (if tied)
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