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Dartford Science & Technology College
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress across a wide range of subjects, including English and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are typically keen to learn and improve. They demonstrate pride in their work in all lessons.
Qualifications and Training: Leaders ensure that teachers receive effective high-quality training and support.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders make good use of training to ensure teaching is increasingly strong.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching provides suitable levels of challenge but the most able pupils are not consistently stretched.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school council allows pupils' views to be heard and bring positive changes.
Communication: Leaders make regular visits to alternative provision centres to ensure pupils there are kept safe and make good progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Pupils reported that incidents of prejudiced behavior are very rare.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders demonstrate a clear understanding of strengths and weaknesses, taking suitable actions to tackle any areas of weakness.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders ensure teachers undergo rigorous performance management. Training and support are provided to improve teaching.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Instances of bullying are rare, and staff deal with them swiftly when they occur.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff know the signs to look out for when identifying potential areas of concern and if a pupil may be at risk.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school’s ‘Essential 7’ programme offers a range of extracurricular enrichment activities, such as sports and art clubs, and subject-focused interventions.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Extra support, including after-school clubs and holiday schools, improves the learning and attendance of disadvantaged pupils.
Career Counselling Services: Effective careers education is provided across all years, with work experience in Year 11 and the sixth form.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students feel well prepared for life beyond school with work experience opportunities.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teachers have been equipped with more effective strategies to improve the quality of teaching of pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Subjects Offered: The curriculum is broad and balanced, promoting British values in various subjects like history and English.
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About Us
Dartford Science & Technology College is a Secondary, Girls school located in Kent, South East.
It has 876 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 49% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
91.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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You will be entering the most significant stage of your academic career to date as post-secondary students, and choosing where to study is sure to elicit an equal mixture of excitement and fear.
At DSTC, we work hard to ensure that the transfer process is as easy as possible.
We are devoted to making sure you have the assistance and direction you need to realise your full potential and realise your aspirations, whether you are a new or returning student to our Post 16 community.
We want you to graduate from DSTC Post 16 ready to take the next, exciting steps on the career path of your choice.
We have a plethora of expertise that enables us to provide the best services in a motivating and encouraging learning environment.
With a wide range of subjects, including both traditional and applied courses, our curriculum offers a diverse learning programme.
You have the opportunity to improve not only your academic talents but also other beneficial characteristics and traits like resiliency, confidence, cooperation, and independence.
We also provide a variety of chances for students to contribute to the larger school community and acquire employable skills.
We take pride in providing students with a high degree of assistance as they make plans for the future.
Please stop by to see us and discover the distinctive atmosphere of DSTC Post 16 for yourself.
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At DSTC, we work hard to ensure that the transfer process is as easy as possible.
We are devoted to making sure you have the assistance and direction you need to realise your full potential and realise your aspirations, whether you are a new or returning student to our Post 16 community.
We want you to graduate from DSTC Post 16 ready to take the next, exciting steps on the career path of your choice.
We have a plethora of expertise that enables us to provide the best services in a motivating and encouraging learning environment.
With a wide range of subjects, including both traditional and applied courses, our curriculum offers a diverse learning programme.
You have the opportunity to improve not only your academic talents but also other beneficial characteristics and traits like resiliency, confidence, cooperation, and independence.
We also provide a variety of chances for students to contribute to the larger school community and acquire employable skills.
We take pride in providing students with a high degree of assistance as they make plans for the future.
Please stop by to see us and discover the distinctive atmosphere of DSTC Post 16 for yourself.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 27.56% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 39.45% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 9% | 22.68% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 11.21% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 15.49% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.60 | 2.56 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 92.84% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 134 | 136 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 87.37% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 23.94% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 48.66% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 0.42% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.49% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.16% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.38% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.21 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 30.86% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 41.56% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 43% | 24.39% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 14.21% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 17.9% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.33 | 2.78 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 93.79% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 147 | 132 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 90.53% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 25.23% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 49.41% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 0.32% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 15.64% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.42% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.76% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% 7 | 30.06% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 6 | 42.83% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 67% | 28.79% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 4 | 13.95% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% 5 | 19.27% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.58 | 2.86 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 90.87% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 103 | 123 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 85.71% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 24.06% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 48.32% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 0.21% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.22% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.64% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.02 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% 4 | 29.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 7 | 41.45% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 65% | 26.38% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 1 | 13.75% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 8 | 18.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.59 | 2.81 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 90.17% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 131 | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 76.36% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 21.34% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 50.18% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.06% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.51% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 1.83% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.64% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.22 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% | 28.56% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 40.73% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 49% | 26.37% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 16.77% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 18.05% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 85.02% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 134 | 124 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 47.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 21.95% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 49.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 0.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.48% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.15% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.98% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.2 | 27.11 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 23.64 | 25.17 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 9.02% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 32 | 141 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 50% | 55.45% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 5.31% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 26.06% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 9.04% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.45 | 29.7 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 27.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 12.32% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 24 | 161 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 38% | 56.64% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 4.49% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 21.66% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 11.73% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.02 4 | 25.81 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.67 7 | 23.49 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 9.72% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 63 | 139 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 41% | 51.8% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 17% | 6.29% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 26.13% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 8.98% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 22.33 4 | 27.09 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 19.61 10 | 25.72 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 10.62% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 10 | 22.23% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 4.73% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 19.6% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.4% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.02 | 24.89 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.91 | 24.28 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 9.87% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 17 | 27.54% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 6.2% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 25.49% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 4.42% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dartford Science & Technology College
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
