Dartford Science & Technology College is a secondary school in Dartford, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a foundation school and operates as a girls school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Dartford Science & Technology College currently has around 855 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 1.1% boys and 98.9% girls. Around 21.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (60.2%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 46% who stay in school sixth forms and 38% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Heath Lane, Dartford, DA1 2LY |
| Website: | http://www.dstc.kent.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01322224309 |
| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Joanne Sangster |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 118785 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/03/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Girls |
| School Capacity: | 950 |
| Number of Pupils: | 855 |
| Number of Boys: | 9 |
| Number of Girls: | 846 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 60.20% | 515 |
| Other White | 7.30% | 62 |
| African | 7.10% | 61 |
| Other Asian | 3.70% | 32 |
| Indian | 3.70% | 32 |
| Other Mixed | 3.30% | 28 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.30% | 20 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 19 |
| White and Black African | 1.90% | 16 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.90% | 16 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.50% | 13 |
| Caribbean | 1.40% | 12 |
| Other Black | 1.10% | 9 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 7 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 0.40% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Primary School Summerhill Road , DA1 2LP | - not rated | 615 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Primary School Summerhill Road , DA1 2LP | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Junior School Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ | - not rated | 651 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Infant School Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ | - not rated | 651 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Primary Academy Dartford Road , DA1 3DZ | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Science & Technology College Heath Lane , DA1 2LY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | 4out of 4 | 198 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Shepherds Lane , DA1 2NT | - not rated | 198 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 436 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | - not rated | 436 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barn End Centre High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 1,779 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Behaviour Service High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP | - not rated | 1,796 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Leydenhatch Study Centre 80a the Brent , DA1 1YW | - not rated | 2,447 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leigh City Technology College Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE | - not rated | 2,529 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | - not rated | 2,823 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.