There are 21 schools in Dartford (excluding independent schools), including 15 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, and 1 serving sixth-form education. Dartford has no schools with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There are no schools in Dartford under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Dartford
| Total Schools | 21 |
| Total Pupils | 12,572 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 23.03 |
| Median Free School Meals | 14% |
The median school in Dartford has 14% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 101st lowest figure in Kent. This represents about 2,000 pupils, or approximately 1 in 7 of Dartford's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Dartford is 23.03 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 26th highest ratio in Kent, and the 701st highest pupil/teacher ratio in the South East region of the UK.
Primaries
15
6.67% Outstanding • 73% Good
Secondaries
5
40% Outstanding • 60% Good
Sixth Forms
1
0% Outstanding • 100% Good
Most of Dartford's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 11 schools or 73% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between low and very high - about 33% and 27% of primary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 33% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Dartford's primary schools most commonly have a very high ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Orchard Primary Academy | 2–11 yrs | 450 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
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| Dartford Bridge Community Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 446 |
High |
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| Dartford Primary Academy | 3–11 yrs | 654 |
Good |
Low |
Very high |
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| Ebbsfleet Green Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 461 |
Good |
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| Fleetdown Primary Academy | 4–11 yrs | 654 | |||||
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Low |
High |
Church of England | |
| Maypole Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Very high |
Very high |
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| Oakfield Primary Academy | 2–11 yrs | 630 |
Good |
Low |
High |
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| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford | 4–11 yrs | 218 |
Good |
Very high |
Very high |
Roman Catholic | |
| River Mill Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 420 |
Very high |
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| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School | 5–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
High |
Very high |
Roman Catholic | |
| Temple Hill Primary Academy | 3–11 yrs | 914 |
Good |
Low |
Very high |
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| Wentworth Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 630 |
Good |
Low |
Very high |
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| West Hill Primary Academy | 5–11 yrs | 507 |
Good |
Very high |
Very high |
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| Westgate Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Very high |
Good |
Most of Dartford's secondary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 3 schools or 60% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between low and very high - about 40% and 40% of secondary schools respectively. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Dartford's secondary schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Grammar School | 11–18 yrs | 1,550 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
Low |
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| Dartford Grammar School for Girls | 11–18 yrs | 1,119 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
Low |
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| Dartford Science & Technology College | 11–18 yrs | 950 |
Good |
Low |
Low |
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| The Leigh Academy | 11–19 yrs | 1,500 |
Good |
Low |
Very high |
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| The Leigh UTC | 11–18 yrs | 960 |
Good |
Very low |
Good |
Most of Dartford's sixth form schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 1 school or 100% of the total.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College | 16–99 yrs |
Good |