Stone Lodge School

About Stone Lodge School

Stone Lodge School is a free school in Dartford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 1,052 pupils on roll. It is part of ENDEAVOUR MAT. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 October 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.5 (2025/26). 31.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Free schools

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,052 / 1,450 (73%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

17 October 2023

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Stone Lodge Road, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6FY

Phone

01322250340

Head Teacher

Catherine Cusick

Website

https://www.stonelodgeschool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Stone Lodge School?

Stone Lodge School is a free school in Dartford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–19.

How many pupils does Stone Lodge School have?

Stone Lodge School has 1,052 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Stone Lodge School's Ofsted rating?

Stone Lodge School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 October 2023).

How does Stone Lodge School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Stone Lodge School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.5 in 2025/26.

Is Stone Lodge School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Stone Lodge School is part of ENDEAVOUR MAT.

Where is Stone Lodge School?

Stone Lodge School is located at Stone Lodge Road, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6FY.