2026 Best Secondary Schools in Dartford Area

Schools in the Dartford built-up area. Dartford secondary schools achieve exceptional results, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 8.3/10, Excellent band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). The area includes 4 selective grammar schools for boys and girls, with Dartford Grammar School, Dartford Grammar School for Girls, and Wilmington Grammar School for Girls among the highest-performing options. With an average Attainment 8 score of 56 compared to England's 39, and 65% of students achieving grades 9-7 at GCSE—significantly above the national 56%—Dartford offers highly competitive selective education. Families across Dartford town centre, Wilmington, and Longfield benefit from these well-established grammar schools with strong academic traditions. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.