Dartford Grammar School vs Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 279 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
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford
Dartford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
219 students
| Measure | Dartford Grammar School Dartford, South East | Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford Dartford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #6 of 679 | #123 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #27 of 4,090 | #515 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,576 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,576 | 219 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 8.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101.7% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 24% |
| 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 | Dartford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.dartfordgrammarschool.org.uk | www.our-ladys.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Dartford Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.1 vs 92.8).
- •Dartford Grammar School is the larger school with 1,576 students compared with 219.
- •Dartford Grammar School is a academy school while Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Dartford Grammar School is boys and Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford 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 Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford?
On the Success Index (England), Dartford Grammar School ranks higher (98.1 vs 92.8 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 Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford?
About 279 m in a straight line, between Dartford and Dartford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dartford Grammar School: 1,576. Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dartford Grammar School and Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford rank in South East?
Dartford Grammar School is 6th of 679 and Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford is 123rd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).