SchoolScoresStone Lodge School
Free school · Secondary, ages 11 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of ENDEAVOUR MAT
Stone Lodge Road, Dartford, DA2 6FY
01322 250340 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 17 October 2023.
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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
158 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Kent comparisons use the 53 of its 104 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 51 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 36th highest of 53 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 56% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 87% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 42nd highest of 53 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 38% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 32nd highest of 53 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 59% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 84% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 59 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 34th highest of 53 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 42% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 47% | 50% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 128 parents who had raised a concern Joint 26th highest of 53 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 73% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 76% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 36th highest of 53 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Kent. Higher than 56% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Kent figures pool parents at the Kent schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
124 pupils in this year group.
23% — 24 points below the Kent average, and 22 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 23% | 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. | 37.6 | 46.7 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.4 | 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.
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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 148 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 100 |
| Of those, offered a place | 100 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 460 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.7
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dartford. Higher than 61% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 31.6% | 25.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dartford. Higher than 94% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 6.6% | 2.8%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dartford. Higher than 13% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.3% | 11.5%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dartford. Higher than 40% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 9.1% | 12.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Dartford. Lower than 23% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 10.1% | 8.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Dartford. Lower than 23% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 29.0% | 22.9%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 9th lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Dartford. Lower than 23% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 30.6 | 13.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 9th lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Dartford. Lower than 17% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.5% | 6.0% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.19% | 0.03% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 3rd highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dartford. Higher than 86% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.8 | 16.9 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dartford. Higher than 72% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.8 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 9 state secondary schools in Dartford. Higher than 65% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 16.1% | 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
- Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Leigh UTC Dartford 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 exceptional, 5 strong · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Dartford Grammar School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 99% grade 5+ English and maths
- Dartford Grammar School for Girls 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 exceptional, 3 strong · 95% grade 5+ English and maths
- Dartford Science and Technology College 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 55% grade 5+ English and maths
- Alkerden CofE Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- Harris Academy Riverside 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- Wilmington Grammar School for Girls 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 89% grade 5+ English and maths
- Wilmington Grammar School for Boys 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 90% grade 5+ English and maths
- Leigh Academy Wilmington 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Stone Lodge School's Ofsted rating?
Stone Lodge School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 17 October 2023.
How did Stone Lodge School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 23% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 22 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Stone Lodge School?
82% of the 158 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Stone Lodge School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Stone Lodge School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 100 families put Stone Lodge School as their first choice for 148 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 100 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 147059.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.