Dartford Grammar School

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National rank

14=

19

Rank last year

91.9%

A-level

A-level

A*-B

77.9%

GCSE

GCSE

A*/A/9/8/7

State Secondary School of the Year 2025 in the Southeast 2025

Need to know

Head teacher

Julian Metcalf

Gender of entry

Boys

Total pupils

1,539

Head teacher

Julian Metcalf

Gender of entry

Boys

Total pupils

1,539

Head teacher

Julian Metcalf

Gender of entry

Boys

Total pupils

1,539

Progress 8

WELL ABOVE AVERAGE

Pupils on free school meals

7.2%

Progress 8

WELL ABOVE AVERAGE

Pupils on free school meals

7.2%

Our methodology
Results

A-level 2024 rank: 8

Grade

%

A*

25.4

A

45.3

B

21.1

A*/A

70.7

A*-B

91.9

GCSE 2024 rank: 33

Grade

%

A*/9/8

57.1

A/7

20.8

A*/A/9/8/7

77.9

International baccalaureate 2024 rank: 3

Grade

%

Higher Level 7

25.4

Higher Level 6

45.2

Higher Level 5

21.1

Higher Level 7 and 6

70.6

Higher Level 7, 6 and 5

91.7

Diploma pass

99

Average IB points

36.2

What the school inspection says

Date of report
2022
Verdict *
Outstanding
“Pupils say that it is a ‘privilege’ to attend this exceptional school. Pupils learn to be polite, motivated, and hard-working individuals, who look after and care for each other. Leaders have ensured that pupils leave the school as international citizens, who cherish each other’s differences and viewpoints. Leaders carefully plan many opportunities for pupils to demonstrate active citizenship as leaders of school clubs and events [such as] the eco-council, badminton club and cultural day. Pupils, including those in the sixth form, benefit from expert and independent careers guidance, so that they can make well informed decisions about their next steps.”
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*From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgment in inspections of state-funded schools. A consultation on the new report cards will take place in 2025.
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