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Duke of York's Royal Military School
Duke of York's Royal Military School, Dover CT15 5EQ
Duke of York's Royal Military School is a non-selective academy. It has about 490 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In February 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Progress, Sixth form, Admissions and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Representation and Finances.
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Progress: Excellent. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is about average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high. Show details
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite low.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is excellent.
Finances: Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: There is no attendance information for this school.
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