Dartford Grammar School
Academy converter · Boys · Grammar school · Sixth form
Dartford, DA1 2HW
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 1% in England
1 of 10 in Dartford
Pupils
1,576
First preferences per place
3.18
2026/27
Absence
4.3%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 78.2 | 78.4 | 79.9 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 98% | 98% | 99% | |
| Average English grade | 7.6 | 7.4 | 7.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 8.0 | 7.9 | 8.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 99% | 100% | 100% | |
| Progress 8 | 1.12 | 1.11 | — |
100% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Dartford Grammar School for Girls · 0.2 mi · Report card · Top 2% in England
- Dartford Science & Technology College · 0.4 mi · Report card · Top 50% in England
- Wilmington Grammar School for Girls · 1.1 mi · Good · Top 4% in England
- Haberdashers' Crayford Academy · 1.2 mi · Good · Bottom 43% in England
- Wilmington Grammar School for Boys · 1.3 mi · No rating · Top 5% in England
- Leigh Academy Wilmington · 1.3 mi · Outstanding · Bottom 47% in England
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The neighbourhood
Dartford Grammar School is in Central Dartford & West Hill (typical home £335,000, crime very high).
What is Dartford Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Dartford Grammar School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Dartford Grammar School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Dartford Grammar School is in the top 1% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.