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Dartford Grammar School for Girls

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Dartford Grammar School for Girls

Shepherds Lane, Dartford, DA1 2NT

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Girls
Pupils
1,248
Ages
11-18
FSM
22.3%
Attainment 8
75.4
Ofsted
Outstanding
Oct 2021

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.

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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
75.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
76.8%
Basics 9-5
94.9%

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
80.1%
EBacc APS
7.23
EBacc 9-5
78.4%
EBacc 9-4
80.1%
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
39.77
A*-A Grades
34.0%
A*-B Grades
68.7%
AAB+ %
19.9%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 173 students entered

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Dartford Grammar School for Girls

Dartford Grammar School for Girls is a secondary school in Dartford, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 75.4. The school has around 1,248 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Oct 2021 — School remains Outstanding
  2. Jun 2016 — Outstanding (predecessor: Dartford Grammar School for Girls)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Dartford Grammar School for Girls

What is Dartford Grammar School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Dartford Grammar School for Girls received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are Dartford Grammar School for Girls's latest exam results?
Dartford Grammar School for Girls: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 75.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Dartford Grammar School for Girls located?
Dartford Grammar School for Girls is a secondary school in Dartford, Kent (DA1 2NT).
How many pupils attend Dartford Grammar School for Girls?
Dartford Grammar School for Girls has around 1,248 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Dartford Grammar School for Girls with other schools?
View Dartford Grammar School for Girls'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.