What did School Atlas judge Dartford Grammar School for Girls's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Dartford Grammar School for Girls's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Exceptional at its inspection in March 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Dartford Grammar School for Girls?

Dartford Grammar School for Girls has 1,257 pupils on roll.

What ages does Dartford Grammar School for Girls take?

Dartford Grammar School for Girls admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Dartford Grammar School for Girls located?

Dartford Grammar School for Girls is located in Dartford, DA1 2NT, Kent.

How do I apply to Dartford Grammar School for Girls?

Dartford Grammar School for Girls is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How are Year 7 places decided at Dartford Grammar School for Girls?

When Dartford Grammar School for Girls has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children — A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to a school. A previously looked after child means such children who were adopted (or subject to child arrangements orders or special guardianship orders) immediately following having been looked after and those children who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Pupil Premium — A girl who is eligible for Pupil Premium at the time of entry to the school – a child is eligible for Pupil Premium where she has been registered for free school meals (FSM) at any point in the last 6 years, including Targeted FSM. This does not include children who have only been eligible to receive Expanded FSM or Universal Infant Free School Meals; 3. Priority Area (Dartford Borough or named parishes) — 100 places will be reserved for girls residing in the Borough of Dartford or one of the named parishes: Ash-cum-Ridley, Hartley, Crockenhill, Hextable, Eynsford, Horton Kirby and South Darenth, Farningham, Swanley, Fawkham, West Kingsdown, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Those performing best in the Kent Test (highest aggregate score). In the case of tied scores, preference is given to the applicant living nearest to the school. Should two or more applicants have both tied scores and tied distance, independent random selection will be used as a fair tie-breaker.

What is the largest ethnic background at Dartford Grammar School for Girls?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 37.2% of pupils at Dartford Grammar School for Girls are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Dartford Grammar School for Girls

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children — A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to a school. A previously looked after child means such children who were adopted (or subject to child arrangements orders or special guardianship orders) immediately following having been looked after and those children who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Pupil Premium — A girl who is eligible for Pupil Premium at the time of entry to the school – a child is eligible for Pupil Premium where she has been registered for free school meals (FSM) at any point in the last 6 years, including Targeted FSM. This does not include children who have only been eligible to receive Expanded FSM or Universal Infant Free School Meals.
3Priority Area (Dartford Borough or named parishes) — 100 places will be reserved for girls residing in the Borough of Dartford or one of the named parishes: Ash-cum-Ridley, Hartley, Crockenhill, Hextable, Eynsford, Horton Kirby and South Darenth, Farningham, Swanley, Fawkham, West Kingsdown.
4Remaining eligible girls — Remaining eligible girls seeking a school place, irrespective of their address.

If two applications tie: Those performing best in the Kent Test (highest aggregate score). In the case of tied scores, preference is given to the applicant living nearest to the school. Should two or more applicants have both tied scores and tied distance, independent random selection will be used as a fair tie-breaker.

Before application of oversubscription criteria, students with an EHCP naming the school and who have passed the assessment will be admitted; PAN reduced accordingly.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Dartford Grammar School for Girls: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Dartford Grammar School for Girls's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Dartford Grammar School for Girls's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Exceptional at its inspection in March 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Dartford Grammar School for Girls?: Dartford Grammar School for Girls has 1,257 pupils on roll.
What ages does Dartford Grammar School for Girls take?: Dartford Grammar School for Girls admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Dartford Grammar School for Girls located?: Dartford Grammar School for Girls is located in Dartford, DA1 2NT, Kent.
How do I apply to Dartford Grammar School for Girls?: Dartford Grammar School for Girls is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Dartford Grammar School for Girls?: When Dartford Grammar School for Girls has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children — A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to a school. A previously looked after child means such children who were adopted (or subject to child arrangements orders or special guardianship orders) immediately following having been looked after and those children who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Pupil Premium — A girl who is eligible for Pupil Premium at the time of entry to the school – a child is eligible for Pupil Premium where she has been registered for free school meals (FSM) at any point in the last 6 years, including Targeted FSM. This does not include children who have only been eligible to receive Expanded FSM or Universal Infant Free School Meals; 3. Priority Area (Dartford Borough or named parishes) — 100 places will be reserved for girls residing in the Borough of Dartford or one of the named parishes: Ash-cum-Ridley, Hartley, Crockenhill, Hextable, Eynsford, Horton Kirby and South Darenth, Farningham, Swanley, Fawkham, West Kingsdown, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Those performing best in the Kent Test (highest aggregate score). In the case of tied scores, preference is given to the applicant living nearest to the school. Should two or more applicants have both tied scores and tied distance, independent random selection will be used as a fair tie-breaker.
What is the largest ethnic background at Dartford Grammar School for Girls?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 37.2% of pupils at Dartford Grammar School for Girls are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Dartford Grammar School for Girls

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children — A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to a school. A previously looked after child means such children who were adopted (or subject to child arrangements orders or special guardianship orders) immediately following having been looked after and those children who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Pupil Premium — A girl who is eligible for Pupil Premium at the time of entry to the school – a child is eligible for Pupil Premium where she has been registered for free school meals (FSM) at any point in the last 6 years, including Targeted FSM. This does not include children who have only been eligible to receive Expanded FSM or Universal Infant Free School Meals.
3Priority Area (Dartford Borough or named parishes) — 100 places will be reserved for girls residing in the Borough of Dartford or one of the named parishes: Ash-cum-Ridley, Hartley, Crockenhill, Hextable, Eynsford, Horton Kirby and South Darenth, Farningham, Swanley, Fawkham, West Kingsdown.
4Remaining eligible girls — Remaining eligible girls seeking a school place, irrespective of their address.

Before application of oversubscription criteria, students with an EHCP naming the school and who have passed the assessment will be admitted; PAN reduced accordingly.

Dartford Grammar School for Girls: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Dartford Grammar School for Girls's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Dartford Grammar School for Girls's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Exceptional at its inspection in March 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Dartford Grammar School for Girls?: Dartford Grammar School for Girls has 1,257 pupils on roll.
What ages does Dartford Grammar School for Girls take?: Dartford Grammar School for Girls admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Dartford Grammar School for Girls located?: Dartford Grammar School for Girls is located in Dartford, DA1 2NT, Kent.
How do I apply to Dartford Grammar School for Girls?: Dartford Grammar School for Girls is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Dartford Grammar School for Girls?: When Dartford Grammar School for Girls has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children — A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in Section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989) at the time of making an application to a school. A previously looked after child means such children who were adopted (or subject to child arrangements orders or special guardianship orders) immediately following having been looked after and those children who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Pupil Premium — A girl who is eligible for Pupil Premium at the time of entry to the school – a child is eligible for Pupil Premium where she has been registered for free school meals (FSM) at any point in the last 6 years, including Targeted FSM. This does not include children who have only been eligible to receive Expanded FSM or Universal Infant Free School Meals; 3. Priority Area (Dartford Borough or named parishes) — 100 places will be reserved for girls residing in the Borough of Dartford or one of the named parishes: Ash-cum-Ridley, Hartley, Crockenhill, Hextable, Eynsford, Horton Kirby and South Darenth, Farningham, Swanley, Fawkham, West Kingsdown, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Those performing best in the Kent Test (highest aggregate score). In the case of tied scores, preference is given to the applicant living nearest to the school. Should two or more applicants have both tied scores and tied distance, independent random selection will be used as a fair tie-breaker.
What is the largest ethnic background at Dartford Grammar School for Girls?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 37.2% of pupils at Dartford Grammar School for Girls are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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