Schools in Dartford, South East (2025)
30 schools · 18,171 students · 24 academy, 6 local authority · median Pupils on roll 542.
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Ranked schools in Dartford
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 198Dartford Grammar SchoolDartford · Academy Secondary79.9 Attainment 8 · 1,576 students
- 293Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, DartfordDartford · Local authority Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 219 students
- 390River Mill Primary SchoolDartford · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 407 students
- 489Wilmington Grammar School for GirlsDartford · Academy Secondary66.7 Attainment 8 · 1,154 students
- 589Leigh Academy DartfordDartford · Academy Primary94% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 670 students
- 689Wilmington Primary SchoolDartford · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 212 students
- 788Wilmington Grammar School for BoysDartford · Academy Secondary64.6 Attainment 8 · 1,174 students
- 888Dartford Grammar School for GirlsDartford · Academy Secondary75.5 Attainment 8 · 1,257 students
- 988The Gateway Primary AcademyDartford · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
- 1086Dartford Bridge Community Primary SchoolDartford · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 473 students
- 1185St Anselm's Catholic Primary SchoolDartford · Local authority Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
- 1283Maypole Primary SchoolDartford · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 410 students
- 1378Westgate Primary SchoolDartford · Academy Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 209 students
- 1478Horton Kirby Church of England Primary SchoolDartford · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 212 students
- 1564Oakfield Primary AcademyDartford · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 716 students
- 1664West Hill Primary AcademyDartford · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 542 students
- 1759Dartford Science & Technology CollegeDartford · Local authority Secondary49.1 Attainment 8 · 857 students
- 1857Greenlands Primary SchoolDartford · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 182 students
- 1954Bean Primary SchoolDartford · Local authority Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 204 students
- 2054Joydens Wood Junior SchoolDartford · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 315 students
- 2152The Brent Primary SchoolDartford · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 643 students
- 2248Wentworth Primary SchoolDartford · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 649 students
- 2347Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary SchoolDartford · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 372 students
- 2445Fleetdown Primary AcademyDartford · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 636 students
- 2541Leigh UTC DartfordDartford · Academy Secondary44.4 Attainment 8 · 691 students
- 2640The Anthony Roper Primary SchoolDartford · Local authority Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 258 students
- 2738Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, DartfordDartford · Local authority Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 405 students
- 2837Sir Geoffrey Leigh AcademyDartford · Academy Secondary42.9 Attainment 8 · 1,318 students
- 2929Temple Hill Primary AcademyDartford · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 850 students
- 3025Stone Lodge SchoolDartford · Academy Secondary37.6 Attainment 8 · 1,139 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dartford Grammar School Dartford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.1 Top 5% | 79.9 Attainment 8 | 1,576 |
| 2 | Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford Dartford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 92.8 Top 5% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 219 |
| 3 | River Mill Primary School Dartford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 89.7 Top 10% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 407 |
| 4 | Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Dartford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 89.1 Top 10% | 66.7 Attainment 8 | 1,154 |
| 5 | Leigh Academy Dartford Dartford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 88.7 Top 10% | 94% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 670 |
| 6 | Wilmington Primary School Dartford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 88.7 Top 10% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 212 |
| 7 | Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Dartford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 87.9 Top 10% | 64.6 Attainment 8 | 1,174 |
| 8 | Dartford Grammar School for Girls Dartford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 87.6 Top 10% | 75.5 Attainment 8 | 1,257 |
| 9 | The Gateway Primary Academy Dartford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 87.6 Top 10% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 210 |
| 10 | Dartford Bridge Community Primary School Dartford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 85.6 Top 10% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 473 |
| 11 | St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Dartford · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 84.5 Top 10% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 211 |
| 12 | Maypole Primary School Dartford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 82.8 Top 25% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 410 |
| 13 | Westgate Primary School Dartford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 78.0 Top 25% | 90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 209 |
| 14 | Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School Dartford · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 77.8 Top 25% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 212 |
| 15 | Oakfield Primary Academy Dartford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 63.9 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 716 |
| 16 | West Hill Primary Academy Dartford · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 63.5 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 542 |
| 17 | Dartford Science & Technology College Dartford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 59.4 Top 50% | 49.1 Attainment 8 | 857 |
| 18 | Greenlands Primary School Dartford · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 56.9 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 182 |
| 19 | Bean Primary School Dartford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 54.3 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 204 |
| 20 | Joydens Wood Junior School Dartford · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 53.7 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 315 |
| 21 | The Brent Primary School Dartford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 51.6 Top 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 643 |
| 22 | Wentworth Primary School Dartford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 48.2 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 649 |
| 23 | Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School Dartford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 47.3 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 372 |
| 24 | Fleetdown Primary Academy Dartford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 44.6 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 636 |
| 25 | Leigh UTC Dartford Dartford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 41.0 Lower 50% | 44.4 Attainment 8 | 691 |
| 26 | The Anthony Roper Primary School Dartford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 40.4 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 258 |
| 27 | Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford Dartford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 38.2 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 405 |
| 28 | Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy Dartford · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 37.2 Lower 50% | 42.9 Attainment 8 | 1,318 |
| 29 | Temple Hill Primary Academy Dartford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 28.8 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 850 |
| 30 | Stone Lodge School Dartford · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 24.6 Lower 50% | 37.6 Attainment 8 | 1,139 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Dartford?
Dartford Grammar School is the highest-ranked school in Dartford with a Success Index (England) of 98.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of secondary schools in England).
How many schools are in Dartford?
Dartford has 30 schools (8 secondary, 22 primary) educating 18,171 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Dartford?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Dartford is 542. Number of pupils in the latest school census.