Schools in Dartford
Dartford has 41 schools: 29 primary and 12 secondary or all-through. 81% of the 36 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Dartford Grammar School has the highest Attainment 8 score (78.9 in 2026). Among primary schools, Ebbsfleet Green Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (97% in 2025).
- 41 schools
- 12 secondary
- 29 primary
Secondary Schools in Dartford
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dartford Grammar School | Outstanding | 78.9 (2026) | +1.11 (2024) | 1,576 |
| 2 | Dartford Grammar School for Girls | Strong standard | 77.3 (2026) | +0.82 (2024) | 1,257 |
| 3 | Wilmington Grammar School for Boys | Good | 67.6 (2026) | +0.65 (2024) | 1,174 |
| 4 | Wilmington Grammar School for Girls | Good | 65.3 (2026) | +0.76 (2024) | 1,154 |
| 5 | Dartford Science & Technology College | Expected standard | 47.1 (2026) | -0.04 (2024) | 857 |
| 6 | Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy | Good | 46.5 (2026) | +0.14 (2024) | 1,318 |
| 7 | Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet | Good | 45.2 (2026) | -0.13 (2024) | 788 |
| 8 | Leigh Academy Wilmington | Outstanding | 45.1 (2026) | +0.23 (2024) | 1,386 |
| 9 | Leigh UTC Dartford | Strong standard | 41.3 (2026) | -0.35 (2024) | 691 |
| 10 | Stone Lodge School | Good | 39.5 (2026) | -0.15 (2024) | 1,139 |
| 11 | Alkerden Church of England Academy | – | – | – | 128 |
| 12 | North Kent College | Good | – | – | – |
Primary Schools in Dartford
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.