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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Dartford District

Schools across Dartford district. Explore 12 secondary schools in Dartford District. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Dartford Grammar School, Dartford Grammar School for Girls, and Wilmington Grammar School for Girls. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Dartford District

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Dartford District65%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Dartford District53.5

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Dartford District65%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Dartford District4.9

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Dartford District8.1/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Dartford District

65%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Dartford District

53.5vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Dartford District

65%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Dartford District

4.9vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Dartford District

8.1/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Dartford District

Showing 1-12 of 12 schools

Dartford Grammar School
West Hill
Dartford Grammar School for Girls
Dartford
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Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
Wilmington
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Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
Wilmington
Leigh Academy Wilmington
Wilmington
Dartford Science & Technology College
Heath
Stone Lodge School
Stone
Leigh Academy Longfield
Longfield
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy
Green Street Green
Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet
Ebbsfleet
Alkerden Church of England Academy
Ebbsfleet Valley
Leigh UTC Dartford
Stone