Dartford Grammar School for Girls vs Matthew Arnold School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 109 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dartford Grammar School for Girls
Dartford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,257 students
Matthew Arnold School
Oxford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,255 students
| Measure | Dartford Grammar School for Girls Dartford, South East | Matthew Arnold School Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #96 of 679 | #138 of 679 |
| National rank | #339 of 4,090 | #528 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,257 | 1,255 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,257 | 1,255 |
| Free school meals | 23.9% | 13.2% |
| Capacity filled | 112.3% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 75.5 | 56.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 94.9% | 65.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 98.3% | 83.1% |
| EBacc average points | 7.23 | 5.28 |
| A level points per entry | 39.8 | 34.0 |
| town | Dartford | Oxford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.dartfordgrammargirls.org.uk | www.maschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Dartford Grammar School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.6 vs 82.3).
- •Dartford Grammar School for Girls is the larger school with 1,257 students compared with 1,255.
- •Dartford Grammar School for Girls is girls and Matthew Arnold 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 for Girls better than Matthew Arnold School?
On the Success Index (England), Dartford Grammar School for Girls ranks higher (87.6 vs 82.3 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 for Girls and Matthew Arnold School?
About 109 km in a straight line, between Dartford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dartford Grammar School for Girls: 1,257. Matthew Arnold School: 1,255. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dartford Grammar School for Girls and Matthew Arnold School rank in South East?
Dartford Grammar School for Girls is 96th of 679 and Matthew Arnold School is 138th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).