SchoolScoresDartford Grammar School
Grammar school · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Boys only · Sixth form
Part of DARTFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL
West Hill, Dartford, DA1 2HW
01322 223039 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 6 December 2022.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
179 pupils in this year group.
99% — 52 points above the Kent average, and 54 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 99% | 47% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 79.9 | 46.7 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 8.0 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
184 pupils in this year group.
99% — 6 points above the Kent average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 99% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 98% | 56% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | – | 13% |
| Further education college | 1% | 28% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 100% | 99% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
2 A level students in this year group.
Only 2 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | Not published | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 0% | 26% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 0% | 53% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | Not published | 34.9 | 35 |
"Not published": Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Average A level grade, over time
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Not published | Not published | Not published |
A level subjects, 2024/25
2 subjects, 2 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Mathematics (Further), Russian.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
283 students in this year group.
95% — 15 points above the Kent average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 95% | 80% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6% | 7% |
| Work | 10% | 30% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 93% | 95% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
322 students in this year group.
89% — 31 points above the Kent average, and 29 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 89% | 58% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 77% | 20% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 89% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kent. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 3 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 179 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 569 |
| Of those, offered a place | 149 (26%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 1,574 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 3.5 · 2025: 2.9 · 2026: 3.2
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a grammar school: places depend on passing an entrance test (the 11 plus), usually taken in September of Year 6.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dartford. Higher than 6% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.8% | 25.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dartford. Higher than 3% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.5% | 2.8%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dartford. Higher than 6% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.8% | 11.5%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dartford. Higher than 85% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 36.3% | 12.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Dartford. Lower than 98% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 4.3% | 8.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Dartford. Lower than 71% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 19.1% | 22.9%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Dartford. Lower than 94% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 1.7 | 13.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Dartford. Lower than 92% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 1.6% | 6.0% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 9th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dartford. Higher than 26% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.6 | 16.9 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dartford. Higher than 66% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.5 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dartford. Higher than 49% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 13.1% | 13.6%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Dartford Grammar School for Girls 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 exceptional, 3 strong · 95% grade 5+ English and maths
- Dartford Science and Technology College 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 55% grade 5+ English and maths
- Wilmington Grammar School for Girls 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 89% grade 5+ English and maths
- Haberdashers' Crayford Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- Wilmington Grammar School for Boys 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 90% grade 5+ English and maths
- Leigh UTC Dartford 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 exceptional, 5 strong · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Leigh Academy Wilmington 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Stone Lodge School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 23% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Catherine's Catholic School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Dartford Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Dartford Grammar School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 December 2022.
How did Dartford Grammar School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 99% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 54 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Dartford Grammar School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 569 families put Dartford Grammar School as their first choice for 179 places: about 3 first-choice applications for every place. 149 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 136359.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.