Address: Dover, Kent CT15 5EQ
Website: doyrms.com
Founded: 1803
Number of Pupils: 500
Ages: 11-18
Termly fees: Full & weekly boarding: £7,110; Flexi-boarding: £4,073
Head Teacher: Mr Alex Foreman
Religious Affiliation: Christian ethos, but welcomes all faiths
Entrance Procedure: Non-selective for years 7-10; Selective at sixth form (based on GCSE results)
Contact: Admissions Team, 01304 245073 or [email protected]
School Visits: The school offers open mornings most Saturdays and private tours. Contact admissions team to book
The Curriculum
Ranked in the top 5 percent of schools nationally, students make outstanding progress at GCSE – over two-thirds above national average. The school offers A levels and BTECs at sixth form alongside enrichment courses and superb career guidance.
Games & The Arts
Included within boarding fees are 60+ weekly clubs and societies, a high-performing sports programme delivered by specialist coaches, regular arts productions and music lessons for all year sevens. The school is a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Accredited Centre.
Pastoral Care
The school prioritises exceptional pastoral care, ensuring students thrive academically, socially, and personally. The dedicated team, including houseparents and tutors, fosters a nurturing environment where every student feels valued and supported. The comprehensive boarding house system promotes a strong sense of community and belonging, providing a home-away-from-home for students, affectionately known as Dukies. With robust safeguarding and wellbeing initiatives, students are empowered to excel in all aspects of school life.
University Places
95 percent of students move on to university, 40 percent of which are Oxbridge and Russell Group universities.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
My philosophy is to develop the whole student, blending academic excellence with life skills and leadership qualities. I foster a nurturing environment rooted in military tradition, promoting belonging and camaraderie. Through diverse co-curricular activities, students explore their potential, ensuring outstanding progress and impressive future destinations.
Outstanding Characteristics
The Duke of York’s Royal Military School is where exceptional education meets outstanding opportunities. Becoming a Dukie is an esteemed credential that symbolises a commitment to personal growth, academic achievement, and a set of enduring values. To be a Dukie is to be part of a community where opportunities abound for those willing to seize them.
