Compare Dartford Grammar School and Dartford Grammar School for Girls and Leigh Academy Wilmington

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Dartford Grammar School (Secondary) in Dartford; Dartford Grammar School for Girls (Secondary) in Dartford; Leigh Academy Wilmington (Secondary) in Wilmington — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Dartford Grammar School, Dartford Grammar School for Girls and Leigh Academy Wilmington. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Dartford, Kent and Wilmington, Kent. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Dartford Grammar School), published Jan 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Leigh Academy Wilmington (Jun 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,400, combined total ≈ 4,150, typical FSM 15–20%, range 5–10%–20–25%; spread across trusts such as THE ARETÉ TRUST and Leigh Academies Trust.

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Attribute	Dartford Grammar School DA1 2HW	Dartford Grammar School for Girls DA1 2NT	Leigh Academy Wilmington DA2 7DR
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Dartford Kent DA1 2HW	Dartford Kent DA1 2NT	Wilmington Kent DA2 7DR
Latest Ofsted	1 26 Jan 2023	1 1 Sep 2016	1 26 Jun 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1550	1119	1400
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Boys	Girls	Mixed
Admissions policy	Selective	Selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Kent (886)	THE ARETÉ TRUST	Leigh Academies Trust
Website	www.dartfordgrammarschool.org.uk	www.dartfordgrammargirls.org.uk	www.wilmingtonacademy.org.uk
Telephone	01322223039	01322223123	01322272111
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Dartford Grammar School

DA1 2HW

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Dartford
Kent
DA1 2HW
Ofsted: 1 26 Jan 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,550 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Kent (886)
Website: www.dartfordgrammarschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01322223039

Dartford Grammar School for Girls

DA1 2NT

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Dartford
Kent
DA1 2NT
Ofsted: 1 1 Sep 2016
Pupils: ≈ 1,250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE ARETÉ TRUST
Website: www.dartfordgrammargirls.org.uk
Telephone: 01322223123

Leigh Academy Wilmington

DA2 7DR

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Wilmington
Kent
DA2 7DR
Ofsted: 1 26 Jun 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Leigh Academies Trust
Website: www.wilmingtonacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01322272111

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.