Dartford Science & Technology College vs Dover Grammar School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 84 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dartford Science & Technology College
Dartford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
857 students
Dover Grammar School for Girls
Dover · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
847 students
| Measure | Dartford Science & Technology College Dartford, South East | Dover Grammar School for Girls Dover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #283 of 679 | #139 of 679 |
| National rank | #1522 of 4,090 | #533 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 857 | 847 |
| Pupils on roll | 857 | 847 |
| Free school meals | 22.7% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 90.2% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.1 | 59.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.5% | 75.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.7% | 93.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.11 | 5.76 |
| A level points per entry | 23.8 | 35.0 |
| town | Dartford | Dover |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.dstc.kent.sch.uk | dggs.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dover Grammar School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.2 vs 59.4).
- •Dartford Science & Technology College is the larger school with 857 students compared with 847.
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 Science & Technology College better than Dover Grammar School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Dover Grammar School for Girls ranks higher (82.2 vs 59.4 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 Science & Technology College and Dover Grammar School for Girls?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Dartford and Dover in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dartford Science & Technology College: 857. Dover Grammar School for Girls: 847. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dartford Science & Technology College and Dover Grammar School for Girls rank in South East?
Dartford Science & Technology College is 283rd of 679 and Dover Grammar School for Girls is 139th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).