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Dartford Science & Technology College
Heath Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2LY, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.7 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
855
Capacity
950
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 34% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 72%, while 55% reach grade 5 or above. However, the entry rate for the English Baccalaureate is relatively low at 18%, indicating an area for potential growth.
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Last inspected: 7 March 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.1 | Top 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 72% | Top 35% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 55% | Top 27% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 18% | Bottom 31% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 14% | Bottom 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.2%
White Other7.3%
Black African7.1%
Asian Other3.7%
Asian Indian3.7%
Mixed Other3.3%
Asian Bangladeshi2.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Other1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Black Other1.1%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.44181, 0.20341 · DA1 2LY
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Frequently asked questions
What is Dartford Science & Technology College rated by Ofsted?
Dartford Science & Technology College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 March 2017.
Is Dartford Science & Technology College a good school?
Dartford Science & Technology College scores 59.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Dartford Science & Technology College in GCSEs?
Dartford Science & Technology College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.1. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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