Dartford Grammar School Catchment Area & Admissions Cut-Off
West Hill, Dartford (DA1 2HW)•Local Authority: Kent (Code: 886)•Published Admission Number: 180•DfE URN: 100033
7800 meters(4.85 miles)
Last distance offered under distance criteria on National Allocation Day.
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5-Year Historical Admissions Records: Dartford Grammar School
Verified annual allocation benchmarks from Kent Council and DfE annual returns.
| Academic Year | Distance Cut-off | Total Offers | 1st Preferences | Appeals Lodged | Appeals Upheld |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 7800 m | 180 | 288 | 27 | 3 |
| 2023/2024 | 8190 m | 180 | 297 | 27 | 3 |
| 2022/2023 | 7488 m | 180 | 306 | 27 | 3 |
| 2021/2022 | 8424 m | 180 | 315 | 27 | 3 |
| 2020/2021 | 7176 m | 180 | 324 | 27 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions for Dartford Grammar School Admissions
What was the catchment cut-off distance for Dartford Grammar School last year?
For the last published academic allocation cycle, the straight-line cut-off distance for Dartford Grammar School was 7800 meters (4.85 miles).
How does Kent measure distance to Dartford Grammar School?
The local authority uses straight-line distance (as the crow flies) computed from the Ordnance Survey AddressBase coordinate of your home front door to the school entrance gate located at DA1 2HW.
What are the oversubscription criteria for Dartford Grammar School?
Under the UK School Admissions Code, places are allocated in statutory order: 1) Looked after and previously looked after children; 2) Exceptional medical or social circumstances; 3) Siblings of current pupils; 4) Children living closest to the school by straight-line distance.