Dartford Grammar School for Girls vs West Hill Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 430 m 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
West Hill Primary Academy
Dartford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
542 students
| Measure | Dartford Grammar School for Girls Dartford, South East | West Hill Primary Academy Dartford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #96 of 679 | #924 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #339 of 4,090 | #5144 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,257 | 542 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,257 | 542 |
| Free school meals | 23.9% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 112.3% | 106.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 75.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 94.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 98.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 7.23 | – |
| A level points per entry | 39.8 | – |
| town | Dartford | Dartford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.dartfordgrammargirls.org.uk | www.west-hill.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dartford Grammar School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.6 vs 63.5).
- •Dartford Grammar School for Girls is the larger school with 1,257 students compared with 542.
- •Dartford Grammar School for Girls is girls and West Hill Primary 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 for Girls better than West Hill Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Dartford Grammar School for Girls ranks higher (87.6 vs 63.5 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 West Hill Primary Academy?
About 430 m in a straight line, between Dartford and Dartford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dartford Grammar School for Girls: 1,257. West Hill Primary Academy: 542. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dartford Grammar School for Girls and West Hill Primary Academy rank in South East?
Dartford Grammar School for Girls is 96th of 679 and West Hill Primary Academy is 924th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).