Dartford Science & Technology College

StateSecondary

GoodSecondaryAges 11–18855 pupils

Heath Lane, DA1 2LYWebsite01322224309

Good855 pupilsAges 11–18

Girls

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Inspected Mar 2022

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Ages11 - 18

Pupils855

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Ages11 - 18

Pupils855

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Type

Foundation

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 18

Gender

Girls

Capacity

855 / 950 (90%)

Head Teacher

Miss Joanne Sangster

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Mar 2022

Results

Attainment 8: 49.1

AdmissionsIn demand

1.3x oversubscribed (2025-26)

8.4%

Absence rate

Avg 5.9%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

8.4%vs 5.9% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate8.4%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence24.5%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate4.9%

Permanent exclusion rate0.1%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support16.4%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans2.1%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health47 pupils (30%)

Specific Learning Difficulty39 pupils (25%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder26 pupils (16%)

Speech, Language & Communication11 pupils (7%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty9 pupils (6%)

Multisensory Impairment6 pupils (4%)

Not Assessed6 pupils (4%)

Physical Disability5 pupils (3%)

Hearing Impairment3 pupils (2%)

Visual Impairment3 pupils (2%)

Other3 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)56

Teaching assistants (FTE)16

Support staff (FTE)40

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils855

Free school meals20.7%

English as additional language16.7%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British60.2%

White Other7.3%

Black African7.1%

Asian Other3.7%

Indian3.7%

Mixed Other3.3%

Bangladeshi2.3%

Mixed White & Asian2.2%

Other1.9%

Mixed White & African1.9%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.5%

Black Caribbean1.4%

Black Other1.1%

Unclassified0.8%

White Irish0.5%

Chinese0.5%

Pakistani0.4%

Gypsy/Roma0.1%

Traveller Irish0.1%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected May 2024

Leavers' Destinations

89.0%

to education

Sixth Form50.0%

Employment1.0%

NEET4.0%

2022-23

Spending Per Pupil

£7,171

total expenditure per pupil

£-2,429 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£3,974

Support staff£995

Premises£365

Energy£254

Learning resources£361

Income per pupil£7,070

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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