Dartford Grammar School

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Outstanding

West Hill, Dartford, DA1 2HWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Dartford Grammar School is a secondary school in Dartford for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 1st of 8 secondary schools in Dartford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 6 December 2022, report published 26 January 2023

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Sixth form provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

179 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score79.9

79.9, 33.8 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths98.9%

98.9%, 53.5 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths100%

100%, 35.2 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc98.9%

98.9%, 58.4 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score7.99

7.99, 3.9 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,576 pupils on roll, with places for 1,550

Eligible for free school meals8.8%

8.8%, 17.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language34.2%

34.2%, 12.6 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support5.7%

5.7%, 9.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.6%

0.6%, 5.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Dartford Grammar School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Dartford Grammar School for Girls	0.1 miles	Report card: Strong standard to exceptional	Attainment 8: 75.5
Dartford Science & Technology College	0.2 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	Attainment 8: 49.1
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 66.7
Haberdashers' Crayford Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 45.2
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 64.6

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: DARTFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Boys
Admissions: Selective
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Julian Metcalf
Phone: 01322223039
Website: dartfordgrammarschool.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: West Hill, Dartford, DA1 2HW
Local authority: Kent
URN: 136359

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.