Is Dartford Grammar School a boys school?

Yes — Dartford Grammar School is a boys school.

How many pupils does Dartford Grammar School have?

Dartford Grammar School has 1,543 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Dartford Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

Dartford Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 December 2022).

How does Dartford Grammar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Dartford Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 78.9 in 2025/26.

Is Dartford Grammar School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Dartford Grammar School is part of DARTFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

Where is Dartford Grammar School?

Dartford Grammar School is located at West Hill, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2HW.

Dartford Grammar School

West Hill, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2HW

Outstanding

Inspected 6 December 2022

Outstanding

Ofsted

78.9

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,543

Pupils

Boys

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Dartford Grammar School

Dartford Grammar School is an academy converter in Dartford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,543 pupils on roll and admits boys pupils only. It is part of DARTFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 December 2022) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 78.9 (2025/26). 8.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 34.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Boys
Pupils / Capacity: 1,543 / 1,550 (100%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 6 December 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

8.8%

Free school meals

34.2%

EAL

0.5%

SEN support

5.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

78.9

Attainment 8

182 pupils

99.5%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

99.5%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

89%

To higher education

77%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

99%

Sustained destination

99%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

4.3%

Overall absence

19.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

91.6

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.1 vs 2023/24

16.8

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

9.44

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.1 vs 2023/24

£45,466

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 12% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,822 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +4.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,898

Spend per pupil

£7,029

Income per pupil

59%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: West Hill, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2HW
Phone: 01322223039
Headmaster: Julian Metcalf
Website: http://www.dartfordgrammarschool.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Dartford Grammar School?: Dartford Grammar School is an academy converter in Dartford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is Dartford Grammar School a boys school?: Yes — Dartford Grammar School is a boys school.
How many pupils does Dartford Grammar School have?: Dartford Grammar School has 1,543 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Dartford Grammar School's Ofsted rating?: Dartford Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 December 2022).
How does Dartford Grammar School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Dartford Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 78.9 in 2025/26.
Is Dartford Grammar School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Dartford Grammar School is part of DARTFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
Where is Dartford Grammar School?: Dartford Grammar School is located at West Hill, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2HW.