Is Dartford Grammar School for Girls a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 17 March 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Exceptional and three at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 7th of 102 secondary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Dartford Grammar School for Girls's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Dartford Grammar School for Girls averaged an Attainment 8 score of 77.3 (England: 46.2). 97.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Dartford Grammar School for Girls?

Applications for Year 7 places at Dartford Grammar School for Girls starting in September 2028 close on 31 October 2027. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2028 (or the next working day).

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Dartford Grammar School for Girls

Shepherds Lane, Dartford, DA1 2NT

Local ranking7th of 102 secondary schools in Kent

Ofsted: ExceptionalUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1119

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Girls

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 17 March 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 17 March 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Exceptional
Curriculum & teaching: Strong standard
Attendance & behaviour: Exceptional
Personal development & wellbeing: Exceptional
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Post-16 provision: Exceptional

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 77.3 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 97.8% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 100.0% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 179

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 99.0%
Continued in education: 98.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 0.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 95.0%
Higher education: 78.0%
Apprenticeships: 4.0%
Employment: 9.0%
Not sustained: 2.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Avg A-Level Grade

39.8

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

40.1

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

171

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 19.9% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 41.8
16-18 Cohort: 351

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1248
Boys: 84 (7%)
Girls: 1173 (93%)
Capacity: 1119 (112% full)
SEND: 8.9%
FSM Eligible: 23.3%
EAL: 38.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.4%
SEN Support: 8.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 77.2
Budget per Pupil: £7,053/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 4.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 8.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Black African: 38.5%
Asian Indian: 14.8%
Asian Other: 11.5%
White British: 7.8%
Asian Bangladeshi: 5.9%
Asian Chinese: 4.8%
Mixed Other: 4.3%
White Other: 4.3%

38.5%

Black African

14.8%

Asian Indian

11.5%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01322223123

school@dartfordgrammargirls.org.uk

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Shepherds Lane

Dartford, South East

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Administrative

URN: 144100
UKPRN: 10063935
Establishment No.: 5411
Trust: THE ARETÉ TRUST

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