Schools in Dartford
35 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (9)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls Academy converter | Most areas: Exceptional (2026) | 11–18 | Heavily oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Dartford Grammar School Academy converter | Outstanding (2022) · previous system | 11–18 | Heavily oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Dartford Science & Technology College Foundation school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Haberdashers' Crayford Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Leigh UTC Dartford University technical college | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–19 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Stone Lodge School Free schools | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–19 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (25)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Primary School Community school | Good (2019) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Dartford Bridge Community Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Haberdashers' Crayford Primary Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 5–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Maypole Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Oakfield Primary Academy Academy converter | Good (2021) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| River Mill Primary School Free schools | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Paulinus Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The Brent Primary School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The Gateway Primary Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Wentworth Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| West Hill Primary Academy Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Westgate Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Greenlands Primary School Academy converter | Requires improvement (2023) · previous system | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Fleetdown Primary Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Joydens Wood Junior School Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 7–11 | — |
| Leigh Academy Dartford Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford Voluntary aided school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | No overall grade (2025) | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Temple Hill Primary Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The Anthony Roper Primary School Foundation school | Some aspects not as strong (2024) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Wilmington Primary School Academy converter | Standards maintained (2024) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College Further education | No Ofsted rating | 16+ | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.