Dartford Grammar School for Girls
Dartford, DA1 2NT · Kent · Grammar school
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9th of 99 secondary schools in Kent we can score, 103 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 10.0/10 against 904 of them, against 9.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 87 | 35% | 3.06 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 97.8 · 98 | 30% | 2.94 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.82 · 94 | 25% | 2.36 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 77.3 · 99 | 10% | 0.99 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dartford Grammar School for Girls overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 94.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 75.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 in 2023/24 was +0.82, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new report-card framework.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,257 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,119. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the March 2026 inspection uses the new framework without an overall grade, which specific areas received the highest ratings? How does the school support pupils in maintaining the high Progress 8 scores seen in 2023/2
What Ofsted said about Dartford Grammar School for Girls
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils "undoubtedly flourish" and develop into "happy, accomplished and capable individuals." Leaders maintain "unquestionable" ambition for excellence, resulting in "extraordinarily well" achieved outcomes and an "inclusive culture" where high expectations are shared by all.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve "extraordinarily well," producing "high-quality work" that demonstrates "deep-rooted understanding" across the curriculum.
- Attendance and behaviour are "exceptional," with pupils showing "exemplary" conduct and "extremely high" standards of self-control.
- Personal development is "impressive," preparing pupils to navigate the world with "integrity, sensitivity and compassion."
- Post-16 provision is "extremely well considered," enabling students to secure "impressive onward destinations" with prestigious employers and universities.
- The school promotes a "fully inclusive ethos" where pupils with additional needs receive "exactly the right support" to excel.
Areas to improve
- Strengthen governance to increase "corporate rigour," supporting leaders in sustaining the highest standards of education and care.
- Refine "responsive teaching" to ensure all pupils benefit from swift strategies that address emerging misconceptions in lessons.
- Use the "wealth of information held by leaders" more precisely to inform future whole-school decision-making.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 75.3 |
| 2024/25 | 75.5 |
| 2025/26 | 77.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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