Dartford Science & Technology College Catchment Area
Dartford Science & Technology College is a foundation secondary school in Dartford, Kent , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 855 pupils, and a capacity of 950 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-18
Age range
855
Pupils
950
Capacity
90%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
Dartford Science & Technology College Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Dartford Science & Technology College?
The catchment area for Dartford Science & Technology College is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at Dartford Science & Technology College are allocated by Kent using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Kent catchment area documents →Dartford Science & Technology College: 950 places, 90% filled: nearing capacity
Dartford Science & Technology College has a published admission number of 950 places. 855 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 90%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 950, Kent's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 21.9% of pupils at Dartford Science & Technology College are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Kent.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Kent publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Kent school admissions →
Dartford Science & Technology College: School Information
- Full address
- Heath Lane, Dartford, DA1 2LY
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Gender
- Girls
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 21.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 118785
Other Secondary Schools in Dartford
If Dartford Science & Technology College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Dartford are the next closest alternatives.
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy Catchment Area
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Haberdashers' Crayford Academy Catchment Area
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Dartford Grammar School Catchment Area
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Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Catchment Area
Academy converter · DA2 7DA
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Catchment Area
Academy converter · DA2 7BB
Leigh UTC Dartford Catchment Area
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Dartford Science & Technology College by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Dartford Science & Technology College
What is the catchment area for Dartford Science & Technology College? ▾
The catchment area for Dartford Science & Technology College is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Dartford Science & Technology College oversubscribed? ▾
Dartford Science & Technology College is operating close to its capacity of 950 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Dartford Science & Technology College? ▾
Admission to Dartford Science & Technology College is managed by Kent. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Dartford Science & Technology College cover? ▾
Dartford Science & Technology College 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 Science & Technology College? ▾
Dartford Science & Technology College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.