Best Schools in Dartford
77 schools in Dartford
Key Facts
- Dartford is home to 77 schools, with 88.2% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 100% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Dartford outperform the national average, with 69.1% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61% nationally.
- Secondary schools in Dartford excel at KS4, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 60.21, compared to 46.10 nationally, and 71.4% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
- In Dartford, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 24.85, and secondary schools spend £7,377 per pupil, with 20.8% of primary pupils eligible for free school meals.
Top Nurseries in Dartford
46 nurseries in Dartford
Top Primary Schools in Dartford
22 primary schools in Dartford
SC
Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School
Dartford, DA4 9EX
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected66%
Absence5.6%
Pupils397
P/T Ratio23.1
Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Dartford, DA4 9BN
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected80%
Absence6.9%
Pupils198
P/T Ratio22.0
DB
Dartford Bridge Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Dartford, DA1 5GB
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected83%
Absence4.1%
Pupils473
P/T Ratio23.9
River Mill Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Dartford, DA1 5XR
Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.3%
Pupils358
P/T Ratio25.2
Top Secondary Schools in Dartford
8 secondary schools in Dartford
Dartford Grammar School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Dartford, DA1 2HW
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Progress 8+1.11
Attainment 878.4
Eng+Maths100%
Pupils1,543
Dartford Grammar School for Girls
Dartford, DA1 2NT
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Progress 8+0.82
Attainment 875.3
Eng+Maths100%
Pupils1,248
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
Ofsted
Good
Dartford, DA2 7BB
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Progress 8+0.76
Attainment 870.2
Eng+Maths100%
Pupils1,163
Stone Lodge School
Ofsted
Good
Dartford, DA2 6FY
Secondary · Ages 11–19
Progress 8-0.15
Attainment 844.9
Eng+Maths68%
Pupils1,052
Top Sixth Form Colleges in Dartford
1 sixth form colleges in Dartford
Frequently Asked Questions
Dartford has 77 schools, including 22 primary schools, 8 secondary schools, 46 nurseries. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Dartford | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 92% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 69% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.46 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 60.2 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 17% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 22.3:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,977 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.