Dartford Grammar School for Girls Catchment Area
Dartford Grammar School for Girls is a academy converter secondary school in Dartford, Kent , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1248 pupils, and a capacity of 1119 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,248
Pupils
1,119
Capacity
112%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2016
Dartford Grammar School for Girls Catchment Area Information
Entry to Dartford Grammar School for Girls is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Kent may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
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The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
Find Kent catchment area documents →Dartford Grammar School for Girls — School Information
- Full address
- Shepherds Lane, Dartford, DA1 2NT
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Gender
- Girls
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Free school meals
- 22.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144100
Other Secondary Schools in Dartford
If Dartford Grammar School for Girls is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Dartford are the next closest alternatives.
Dartford Science & Technology College Catchment Area
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Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy Catchment Area
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Haberdashers' Crayford Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · DA1 4RS
Dartford Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · DA1 2HW
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Catchment Area
Academy converter · DA2 7DA
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Catchment Area
Academy converter · DA2 7BB
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Frequently Asked Questions — Dartford Grammar School for Girls
Is Dartford Grammar School for Girls oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Dartford Grammar School for Girls currently has 1248 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1119 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Dartford Grammar School for Girls? ▾
Dartford Grammar School for Girls is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Kent publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does Dartford Grammar School for Girls cover? ▾
Dartford Grammar School for Girls is a secondary school in Dartford, Kent, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Dartford Grammar School for Girls? ▾
Dartford Grammar School for Girls was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.