Dartford Grammar School
URN: 136359 • Dartford DA1 2HW
Overview
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Julian Metcalf (since 2025) , Headmaster
- Telephone
- 01322223039
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- West Hill, Dartford DA1 2HW
Summary
Dartford Grammar School is a boys' secondary academy located in Dartford, Kent, with a current enrollment of 1,543 students and a capacity of 1,550. The school aims to provide a high-quality education, fostering academic excellence and personal development. It offers a broad curriculum designed to challenge students and prepare them for future success.
The school is committed to supporting its students through various initiatives, including open mornings for Year 6 students and their families, allowing prospective pupils to explore the school environment. These events are designed to help families make informed choices about secondary education. Parents are encouraged to use public transport or local car parks, as onsite parking is not available during school sessions.
Dartford Grammar School values community engagement and communication, providing resources such as ParentPay and Edulink for parents to stay informed about their child's progress. The school actively promotes a collaborative atmosphere, ensuring that students receive the support they need to thrive academically and socially.
The school is committed to supporting its students through various initiatives, including open mornings for Year 6 students and their families, allowing prospective pupils to explore the school environment. These events are designed to help families make informed choices about secondary education. Parents are encouraged to use public transport or local car parks, as onsite parking is not available during school sessions.
Dartford Grammar School values community engagement and communication, providing resources such as ParentPay and Edulink for parents to stay informed about their child's progress. The school actively promotes a collaborative atmosphere, ensuring that students receive the support they need to thrive academically and socially.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND and Inclusion (sen)
- SEND and Inclusion (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions Consultation 2025/2026 (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Year 7 Admissions (other)
- Year 12 Admissions (other)
- Year 12 Admissions (other)
- Years 7-11 In Year Admissions & Appeals (other)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- DARTFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1550
- Pupils
- 1543
- Boys
- 1304
- Girls
- 239
- FSM %
- 7.80
- Open date
- 2010-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 1543 | 1304 | 239 | 1550 | 7.80 |
2024-09-11 | 1539 | 1298 | 241 | 1550 | 7.20 |
2023-09-11 | 1534 | 1303 | 231 | 1550 | 4.70 |
2022-09-11 | 1534 | 1303 | 231 | 1550 | 4.70 |
2021-09-11 | 1546 | 1289 | 257 | 1550 | 4.00 |
2020-09-11 | 1507 | 1258 | 249 | 1550 | 3.60 |
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