The Duke of York’s Royal Military School is the only state full boarding school in the country offering high standards of education, going beyond the curriculum to also equip students aged 11 – 18 with important life skills and values. While a regular school, its unique military heritage and ethos gives students many advantages and opportunities – they become Dukies for life.
Our students are the best thing about the school. Using our values of courage, integrity, respect, commitment, loyalty and self-discipline, they are encouraged to apply these in everything they do, particularly in the classroom. Students develop maturity and resilience, and are socially confident. We have something unique here, a pursuit of excellence with our special mix of military and education.
The Duke of York’s Royal Military School is co-educational boarding school for students aged 11 – 18. With exceptional education and outstanding opportunities, students embark on a journey of growth and remain Dukies for life.
Excellent results
Set within 150 acres of Kentish countryside near Dover, the school enjoys strong academic success. Well over half of all A Level grades are A*–B, while BTEC results average Distinction*. 95% of students’ progress to university, with 73% securing their aspirational first choice, and 40% gaining places at Oxbridge or Russell Group universities. Ranked in the top 5% of schools nationally, students make outstanding progress at GCSE, achieving results over two-thirds of a grade higher than the national average.
Wellbeing and pastoral care
By choosing to live and study here, your child is choosing to become part of a very special community. It’s extremely important to staff that students enjoy boarding and are able to forge strong friendships. Experienced housemasters and housemistresses offer excellent pastoral care and support, alongside an in-house team of tutors, pastoral leaders and housekeepers. It’s a busy and vibrant place, especially on weekends, with various activities and trips on offer.
Many opportunities
A good school is about much more than what is learnt in the classroom – sports, outdoor activities, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme and the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) continue to play a leading role in the lives of all students. Co-curricular opportunities include over 60 clubs and activities per week such as Chapel choir, Young Enterprise Club, School Musical Production and Air Rifle Shooting, while all the key sports are also played here including rugby, netball, hockey, cricket and athletics.
Facilities
Students benefit from a range of outstanding facilities including an Olympic-standard floodlit athletics track, full-size floodlit artificial hockey pitch, state-of-the-art strength and conditioning suite, dance studio with a Harlequin floor, Six-lane indoor heated swimming pool, lawn tennis courts, squash courts,, climbing and bouldering walls, performing arts centre, and even an onsite coffee shop.
Boarding fees
If you are a member of the British Armed Forces and are eligible for Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA), you will only pay 8% of the above boarding fee. CEA assists service personnel in ensuring continuity of education for their children, particularly during frequent assignments both domestically and overseas.
For the academic year 2025–2026, the termly fees, for those eligible for CEA are:
• Full Boarding: £592
Why choose us?
• Ranked in the top 5% of schools nationally, students make outstanding progress at GCSE, achieving over two-thirds of a grade higher than the national average.
• Every student is encouraged to achieve their highest potential in a supportive community.
• Students enjoy an independent school lifestyle offering exceptional education and outstanding opportunities.
Applications
Applications are welcome to throughout the year. The senior school is non-selective; however, all applicants attend a ‘boarding suitability’ interview. Entry to the Sixth Form is selective, requiring students to meet the specific entry criteria for their chosen three subjects, as well as a minimum grade 5 in both English and Mathematics.
We encourage you to visit the school, for more information, contact admissions@doyrms.com or go to our website.
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