Dartford Grammar School vs Durrington High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 81 km 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
Durrington High School
Worthing · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,572 students
| Measure | Dartford Grammar School Dartford, South East | Durrington High School Worthing, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #6 of 679 | #199 of 679 |
| National rank | #27 of 4,090 | #930 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,576 | 1,572 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,576 | 1,572 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 19.5% |
| Capacity filled | 101.7% | 95.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 79.9 | 49.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 98.9% | 54.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 100% | 74.1% |
| EBacc average points | 7.99 | 4.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dartford | Worthing |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.dartfordgrammarschool.org.uk | www.durringtonhighschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Dartford Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.1 vs 72.1).
- •Dartford Grammar School is the larger school with 1,576 students compared with 1,572.
- •Dartford Grammar School is boys and Durrington High School is co-educational.
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 Durrington High School?
On the Success Index (England), Dartford Grammar School ranks higher (98.1 vs 72.1 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 Durrington High School?
About 81 km in a straight line, between Dartford and Worthing in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dartford Grammar School: 1,576. Durrington High School: 1,572. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dartford Grammar School and Durrington High School rank in South East?
Dartford Grammar School is 6th of 679 and Durrington High School is 199th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).