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Facts About Dartford Schools
  • 24,361 pupils are attending 42 schools in Dartford in 2024/25. This includes 40 state funded schools.
  • The top ranked schools in Dartford are Westgate Primary School, Dartford Grammar School, and Dartford Bridge Community Primary School. Rank is based on a overall Snobe grade.
  • In Dartford schools, 9.46% of pupils strong pass in reading, writing & maths versus the england average of 7.42%.
  • 50.75% of pupils in Dartford achieved 5 or more grades in GCSEs 2023 as compared with england average of 30.03%.

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  • Dartford Grammar School
    Dartford Grammar School
    • Ofsted: Outstanding
    • A-Snobe Grade
    • Age 11-18
    • 1539 students
    • 5+ at GCSE: 98%
    • Entering EBacc: 100%
  • Wilmington Academy
    Wilmington Academy
    • Ofsted: Outstanding
    • A-Snobe Grade
    • Age 11-19
    • 1374 students
    • 5+ at GCSE: 42%
    • Entering EBacc: 21%
  • Rowhill School
    Rowhill School
    • Ofsted: Good
    • A-Snobe Grade
    • Age 5-16
    • 164 students
    • 5+ at GCSE: 0%
    • Entering EBacc: 0%
  • Dartford Science & Technology College
    Dartford Science & Technology College
    • Ofsted: Good
    • B-Snobe Grade
    • Age 11-18
    • 876 students
    • 5+ at GCSE: 49%
    • Entering EBacc: 9%
  • The Leigh Academy
    The Leigh Academy
    • Ofsted: Good
    • B-Snobe Grade
    • Age 11-19
    • 1332 students
    • 5+ at GCSE: 41%
    • Entering EBacc: 12%

Students in Dartford

By phase of education

  • Primary
    12,125
  • Secondary
    12,236
  • Special
    7,210
  • 24,361
    Total students
    12,416 boys11,945 girls
  • € 8775.63 / student
    Expenses Per Student
    England avg.€ 8701

Teachers in Dartford

  • 21 : 1
    Students per teacher
    England Avg. 19 : 1
  • 1,607
    Total teachers
  • 852
    Total teacher assistants
  • € 45898.78
    Average Teacher Salary
    England avg. € 44873.04
Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, 4 schools are free in Dartford. 112.55% of pupils are known to be eligible for free school meals out of 24,361 pupils.

Total 0.15% of schools are currently judged to be good or outstanding by Ofsted in Dartford. List of ofsted outstanding & good schools:

Dartford Grammar School is Largest school in Dartford with 1,539 pupils.