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Dartford Science & Technology College
Heath Lane, Dartford DA1 2LY
Dartford Science & Technology College is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (Kent). It has about 880 girls aged between 11 and 18. In March 2017 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attendance, Admissions and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Environment.
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Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Below average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite high.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is poor, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
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