FavSchools
Map

Dartford Grammar School

Secondary

Dartford Grammar School

West Hill, Dartford, DA1 2HW

Academy converter
Boys
Pupils
1,543
Ages
11-18
FSM
7.8%
Attainment 8
79.7
Ofsted
Outstanding
Dec 2022

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

You must register for the Kent Test directly with Kent County Council, usually by the start of July before the September test.

Grammars in KentUnderstand the 11+How to apply

11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
79.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
80.9%
Basics 9-5
98.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
98.9%
EBacc APS
7.97
EBacc 9-5
97.2%
EBacc 9-4
98.3%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
N/A
A*-A Grades
0.0%
A*-B Grades
0.0%
AAB+ %
N/A

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% data available for 2024/25 only

Based on 307 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

Location & Nearby

Explore the area and compare alternatives

Data shown for guidance only · confirm details with the school before applying

About Dartford Grammar School

Dartford Grammar School is a secondary school in Dartford, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 79.7. The school has around 1,543 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Explore on mapLeague tablesCompare schoolsGrammar schools in Kent

Location: West Hill, Dartford, DA1 2HW | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Dartford Grammar School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2022 — Outstanding
  2. May 2008 — Outstanding (predecessor: Dartford Grammar School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Dartford Grammar School

What is Dartford Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Dartford Grammar School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Dartford Grammar School's latest exam results?
Dartford Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 79.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Dartford Grammar School located?
Dartford Grammar School is a secondary school in Dartford, Kent (DA1 2HW).
How many pupils attend Dartford Grammar School?
Dartford Grammar School has around 1,543 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Dartford Grammar School with other schools?
View Dartford Grammar School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Kent.