GCSE 2025/26
#28 of 3,312
Better than 99% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Dec 2022
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 136359.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 78.9, better than England, better than Kent | 47 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 99.5%, better than England, better than Kent | 65.5% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 99.5%, better than England, better than Kent | 47.5% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 78%, better than England, better than Kent | 15.9% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 99.5%, better than England, better than Kent | 61.2% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 182 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Average A-level grade | c |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | z |
| A-level progress | z |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 307 |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | z |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 1,576 |
| Girls | 263 |
| Boys | 1,313 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 8.8% |
| First language not English | 34.2% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 1,630 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 3.3% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 680 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 90 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 10 |
| Average class size | 24.8 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 15.6 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 12.5 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 101.2 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 10.36 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 48.28 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 91.6 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 79.6 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 2 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 10 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day. | 179 |
| Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed. | 1,574 |
| First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 569 |
| First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 149 |
| Applications from another local authority (Year 7) | 1,008 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 3.3%, better than England, better than Kent | 7.8% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 5.6%, better than England, better than Kent | 21.9% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 0%, better than England, better than Kent | 3.2% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 1.7% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 1.6% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0% |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 98.9% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 98.9% |
| School sixth form | 98.4% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 0.5% |
| Sixth form college | 0% |
| Further education | 0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% |
| Employment | 0% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 93% |
| Higher education | 83.5% |
| Employment | 6% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% |
| Further education | 0.3% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Dartford Grammar School for Girls | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Jun 2025. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | West Hill Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 20 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Dartford Science & Technology College | Foundation school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Westgate Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2019. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Sept 2017. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Wentworth Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Jun 2023. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Oakfield Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 7 Jul 2026. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | River Mill Primary School | Free schools | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Dec 2023. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Leigh Academy Dartford | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Jun 2025. |
Dartford Grammar School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, last inspected on 6 Dec 2022.
Dartford Grammar School ranks 28 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (better than 99% of schools).
In 2025/26, 99.5% of pupils at Dartford Grammar School got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 78.9 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Dartford Grammar School was c.
For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, Dartford Grammar School made 179 offers from 1,574 applications (8.8 per offer), and 149 of 569 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
Dartford Grammar School has 1,576 pupils aged 11 to 18.
Dartford Grammar School had 1,630 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, Dartford Grammar School has a sixth form with 680 places in 2024/25.
At Dartford Grammar School, the average class had 24.8 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 15.6 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at Dartford Grammar School missed 3.3% of sessions (England 8%), and 5.6% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.