
2026 Best Secondary Schools in Dartford Council Area
Schools across the Dartford council area. Explore 12 secondary schools in Dartford Council Area. 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 Council Area
% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)
Dartford Council Area65%
vs
England56%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Dartford Council Area53.5
vs
England39.1
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Dartford Council Area65%
vs
England41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Dartford Council Area4.9
vs
England4.1
Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)
Dartford Council Area8.1/10
vs
England7.4/10
% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)
Dartford Council Area
65%vsEngland
56%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Dartford Council Area
53.5vsEngland
39.1
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Dartford Council Area
65%vsEngland
41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Dartford Council Area
4.9vsEngland
4.1
Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)
Dartford Council Area
8.1/10vsEngland
7.4/10
Top schools in Dartford Council Area
Showing 1-12 of 12 schools
- Dartford Grammar School
West Hill
- Dartford Grammar School for Girls
Dartford
- Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
Wilmington
- 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
