- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
115 first choices, 90 offers made
Met the standard at 1194%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 670
- Pupils per teacher
- 35.7
Schools in DA1
A postcode district in Kent
- Postcode district
- 44 schools and nurseries
In short: DA1 is a postcode district in Kent with 15 primary schools, 7 secondary schools and 23 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries4415 primary · 7 secondary · 23 nurseries
Top-rated
All DA1 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in DA1
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in DA1
15 in DA1, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
31 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1179%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 211
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.6
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well above the England average.
40 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1185%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.4%
- Pupils
- 219
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.1
Top Secondary Schools in DA1
7 in DA1, best first
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Results well above the England average.
428 first choices, 178 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1677.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 1,257
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.5
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
569 first choices, 179 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1678.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 1,576
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.6
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
172 first choices, 148 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.4%
- Pupils
- 857
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.2
Nurseries in DA1
23 in DA1, highest Ofsted grade first
Bright Beginnings
Dartford, DA1 2JT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bright Horizons Springfield Lodge Dartford Day Nursery and Preschool
Dartford, DA1 1NT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Broomhill Playgroup
Dartford, DA1 3HT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in DA1
6 in DA1, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Results well above the England average.
428 first choices, 178 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1677.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 1,257
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.5
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
569 first choices, 179 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1678.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 1,576
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.6
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
172 first choices, 148 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.4%
- Pupils
- 857
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.2
Special Schools in DA1
1 in DA1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Shenstone School
Crayford, DA1 4DZ · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 240
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.4
The map
See them as a listEvery school in DA1, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding2
- Good23
- Not graded yet18
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in DA1 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every DA1 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
DA1 has 44 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in DA1
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about DA1
Nearby areas
How many schools are in DA1?
DA1 has 44 schools, including 15 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, 23 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in DA1?
The highest-ranked schools in DA1 on Eduscope are Dartford Grammar School for Girls, Dartford Grammar School, Leigh Academy Dartford. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in DA1?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 44 schools in DA1 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.