Dartford Grammar School vs Hailsham Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 64 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
Hailsham Academy
Hailsham · Academy all-through · Ages 2–16
1,577 students
| Measure | Dartford Grammar School Dartford, South East | Hailsham Academy Hailsham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #6 of 679 | #339 of 679 |
| National rank | #27 of 4,090 | #1939 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 1,576 | 1,577 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,576 | 1,577 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 27.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101.7% | 72.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 79.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 98.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 100% | – |
| EBacc average points | 7.99 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dartford | Hailsham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.dartfordgrammarschool.org.uk | www.hailsham-academy.org |
The verdict
- •Dartford Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.1 vs 50.6).
- •Hailsham Academy is the larger school with 1,577 students compared with 1,576.
- •Dartford Grammar School is boys and Hailsham Academy 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 Hailsham Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Dartford Grammar School ranks higher (98.1 vs 50.6 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 Hailsham Academy?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Dartford and Hailsham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dartford Grammar School: 1,576. Hailsham Academy: 1,577. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dartford Grammar School and Hailsham Academy rank in South East?
Dartford Grammar School is 6th of 679 and Hailsham Academy is 339th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).