Dartford Science & Technology College
| Type | Secondary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Heath Lane Dartford Kent DA1 2LY |
| Phone | 01322224309 |
| Reference Number | 118785 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 876 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 2.17%
Girls: 97.83% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 18.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | 150 | 150 |
| 8 | Unknown | 148 | 148 |
| 9 | Unknown | 148 | 148 |
| 10 | Unknown | 148 | 148 |
| 11 | Unknown | 152 | 152 |
| 12 | 12 | 59 | 71 |
| 13 | 7 | 48 | 55 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 58.9% |
| White, Other | 8% |
| African | 7.9% |
| Asian, Other | 4% |
| Indian | 3.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| Caribbean | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-05-12 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-15 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-03-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-11-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-05-16 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2012-01-25 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2011-06-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-04-30 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2008-05-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.04 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Westgate Primary School
Summerhill Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2LP |
0.35 miles |
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West Hill Primary Academy
Dartford Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3DZ |
0.37 miles |
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford
King Edward Avenue, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2HX |
0.41 miles |
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Oakfield Primary Academy
Oakfield Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2SW |
0.66 miles |
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Wentworth Primary School
Wentworth Drive, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3NG |
0.69 miles |
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford
Chatsworth Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5AF |
0.75 miles |
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Wilmington Primary School
Common Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7DF |
0.97 miles |
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Leigh Academy Dartford
York Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1SQ |
1.08 miles |
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River Mill Primary School
Central Road, Dartford, DA1 5XR |
1.13 miles |
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Haberdashers' Crayford Primary
Iron Mill Lane, Crayford, Dartford, Kent, DA1 4RS |
1.18 miles |
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Temple Hill Primary Academy
St Edmund's Road, Temple Hill, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5ND |
1.37 miles |
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St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Littlebrook Manor Way, Temple Hill, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5EA |
1.38 miles |
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Maypole Primary School
Franklin Road, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7UZ |
1.46 miles |
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St Paulinus Church of England Primary School
Iron Mill Lane, Crayford, Dartford, Kent, DA1 4RW |
1.48 miles |
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Joydens Wood Infant School
Park Way, Bexley, Kent, DA5 2JD |
1.54 miles |
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Joydens Wood Junior School
Birchwood Drive, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7NE |
1.59 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Old Road, Crayford, Dartford, Kent, DA1 4DZ |
1.59 miles |
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The Gateway Primary Academy
Milestone Road, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6DW |
1.63 miles |
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Dartford Bridge Community Primary School
Community Campus, Birdwood Avenue, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5GB |
1.76 miles |
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The Brent Primary School
London Road, Stone, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6BA |
1.83 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Dartford Grammar School for Girls
Shepherds Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2NT |
0.11 miles |
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Dartford Grammar School
West Hill, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2HW |
0.25 miles |
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North Kent College
Oakfield Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2JT |
0.66 miles |
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Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
Wilmington Grange, Parsons Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7BB |
0.87 miles |
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Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
Common Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7DA |
1.02 miles |
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Wilmington Academy
Common Lane, Wilmington, Kent, DA2 7DR |
1.06 miles |
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Haberdashers' Crayford Academy
Iron Mill Lane, Crayford, Dartford, Kent, DA1 4RS |
1.28 miles |
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Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy
Green Street Green Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1QE |
1.44 miles |
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The Leigh UTC
Brunel Way, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5TF |
1.53 miles |
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Shenstone School
94 Old Road, Crayford, Kent, DA1 4DZ |
1.61 miles |
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Endeavour Academy Bexley
Woodside Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 6LB |
1.78 miles |
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Stone Lodge School
Stone Lodge Road, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6FY |
1.93 miles |
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St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
Halcot Avenue, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7QB |
2.17 miles |
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St Catherine's Catholic School
Watling Street, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7QJ |
2.18 miles |
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Beths Grammar School
Hartford Road, Bexley, Kent, DA5 1NE |
2.29 miles |
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Woodside Academy
Colyers Lane, Erith, Kent, DA8 3PB |
2.41 miles |
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Bexleyheath Academy
Woolwich Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7DA |
2.71 miles |
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Leigh Academy Bexley
Avenue Road, Erith, Kent, DA8 3BN |
2.76 miles |
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Townley Grammar School
Townley Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7AB |
2.8 miles |
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The Annex School House
Pembroke House, Leydenhatch Lane, Hextable, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7PS |
2.9 miles |