- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
56 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 218
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.5
Schools in DA12
A postcode district in Kent
- Postcode district
- 34 schools and nurseries
In short: DA12 is a postcode district in Kent with 12 primary schools, 7 secondary schools and 15 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3412 primary · 7 secondary · 15 nurseries
Top-rated
All DA12 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in DA12
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 DA12
12 in DA12, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
99 first choices, 105 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 869
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
46 first choices, 51 offers made
Met the standard at 1169%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.6%
- Pupils
- 468
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.6
Top Secondary Schools in DA12
7 in DA12, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
254 first choices, 209 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1667.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 1,495
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
304 first choices, 172 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.6%
- Pupils
- 1,335
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
127 first choices, 202 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1636.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.4%
- Pupils
- 978
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.5
Nurseries in DA12
15 in DA12, highest Ofsted grade first
Almond Bud Day Nursery
Gravesend, DA12 1BA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bright Beginnings
Gravesend, DA12 2JJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Gravesend
Gravesend, DA12 5BW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in DA12
5 in DA12, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
254 first choices, 209 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1667.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 1,495
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.0
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
304 first choices, 172 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.6%
- Pupils
- 1,335
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
127 first choices, 202 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1636.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.4%
- Pupils
- 978
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.5
Special Schools in DA12
3 in DA12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Ifield School
Gravesend, DA12 5JT · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.9%
- Pupils
- 282
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.8
LINK19 College
Gravesend, DA12 2DP · Special · 16+ · Ages 19 to 25
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Pier View Academy
Gravesend, DA12 2AX · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 36
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in DA12
2 in DA12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Pier View Academy
Gravesend, DA12 2AX · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 36
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Cobham Hall
Da12 3bl · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results well below the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1631.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 112
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in DA12, 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
- Good24
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet7
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
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 DA12 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
DA12 has 34 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 DA12
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 DA12
Nearby areas
How many schools are in DA12?
DA12 has 34 schools, including 12 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, 15 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 3 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in DA12?
The highest-ranked schools in DA12 on Eduscope are Cobham Primary School, Gravesend Grammar School, St John's Catholic Primary School, Gravesend. 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 many private schools are in DA12?
There are 2 independent schools in DA12. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in DA12 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in DA12?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 34 schools in DA12 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.