Dartford Grammar School vs Dartford Science & Technology College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 399 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dartford Grammar School
Dartford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,576 students
Dartford Science & Technology College
Dartford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
857 students
| Measure | Dartford Grammar School Dartford, South East | Dartford Science & Technology College Dartford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #6 of 679 | #283 of 679 |
| National rank | #27 of 4,090 | #1522 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,576 | 857 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,576 | 857 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 22.7% |
| Capacity filled | 101.7% | 90.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 79.9 | 49.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 98.9% | 54.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 100% | 71.7% |
| EBacc average points | 7.99 | 4.11 |
| A level points per entry | – | 23.8 |
| town | Dartford | Dartford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.dartfordgrammarschool.org.uk | www.dstc.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Dartford Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.1 vs 59.4).
- •Dartford Grammar School is the larger school with 1,576 students compared with 857.
- •Dartford Grammar School is a academy school while Dartford Science & Technology College is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Dartford Grammar School is boys and Dartford Science & Technology College is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dartford Grammar School better than Dartford Science & Technology College?
On the Success Index (England), Dartford Grammar School ranks higher (98.1 vs 59.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dartford Grammar School and Dartford Science & Technology College?
About 399 m in a straight line, between Dartford and Dartford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dartford Grammar School: 1,576. Dartford Science & Technology College: 857. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dartford Grammar School and Dartford Science & Technology College rank in South East?
Dartford Grammar School is 6th of 679 and Dartford Science & Technology College is 283rd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).