Dartford Grammar SchoolWest Hill , Dartford

Dartford Grammar School is a secondary school in Dartford, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a boys school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Dartford Grammar School currently has around 1543 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 84.5% boys and 15.5% girls. Around 7.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.1%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 24.8%. indian pupils make up about 20.1% , followed by white british at 10.8%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (99%) , including 95% who stay in school sixth forms and 1% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .