Official figures · Absence
Schools in Dartford by overall absence
34 schools with a published Overall absence figure in Dartford. Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England.
School data currently covers England using official GIAS records. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland may be added when official datasets are integrated.
This list sorts schools by a single official published measure where available. It is not an editorial league table or ranking. Suppressed or missing figures are omitted. Always read the full school profile, Ofsted report and admissions information before deciding.
| # | School | Overall absence | Year | Ofsted | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford Primary · Voluntary aided school | 2.5% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 2 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 3.1% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 3 | St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Primary · Voluntary aided school | 3.7% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 4 | The Gateway Primary Academy Primary · Academy converter | 3.9% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 5 | Dartford Bridge Community Primary School Primary · Academy sponsor led | 4.1% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 6 | Wentworth Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 4.3% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 7 | River Mill Primary School Primary · Free schools | 4.3% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 8 | Dartford Grammar School for Girls Secondary · Academy converter | 4.3% | 2023/24 | Exceptional | |
| 9 | Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford Primary · Voluntary aided school | 4.6% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 10 | St Paulinus Church of England Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 4.6% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 11 | West Hill Primary Academy Primary · Academy converter | 4.6% | 2023/24 | Expected standard | |
| 12 | Dartford Grammar School Secondary · Academy converter | 4.7% | 2023/24 | Outstanding | |
| 13 | Wilmington Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 4.9% | 2023/24 | Standards maintained | |
| 14 | Westgate Primary School Primary · Academy sponsor led | 4.9% | 2023/24 | School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next | |
| 15 | Fleetdown Primary Academy Primary · Academy converter | 5.0% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 16 | Leigh Academy Dartford Primary · Academy converter | 5.0% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 17 | The Anthony Roper Primary School Primary · Foundation school | 5.0% | 2023/24 | Some aspects not as strong | |
| 18 | Wilmington Grammar School for Girls Secondary · Academy converter | 5.2% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 19 | Maypole Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 5.2% | 2023/24 | Expected standard | |
| 20 | Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 5.6% | 2023/24 | Standards maintained | |
| 21 | Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Secondary · Academy converter | 5.6% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 22 | Joydens Wood Junior School Primary · Academy converter | 5.7% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 23 | Oakfield Primary Academy Primary · Academy converter | 5.8% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 24 | Bean Primary School Primary · Community school | 5.9% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 25 | The Brent Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 6.0% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 26 | Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 6.9% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 27 | Temple Hill Primary Academy Primary · Academy converter | 7.0% | 2023/24 | Not judged | |
| 28 | Haberdashers' Crayford Primary Primary · Academy converter | 7.1% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 29 | Leigh UTC Dartford Secondary · University technical college | 7.2% | 2023/24 | Strong standard | |
| 30 | Dartford Science & Technology College Secondary · Foundation school | 8.9% | 2023/24 | Expected standard | |
| 31 | Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy Secondary · Academy sponsor led | 9.2% | 2023/24 | School remains Good | |
| 32 | Stone Lodge School Secondary · Free schools | 9.4% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 33 | Haberdashers' Crayford Academy Secondary · Academy sponsor led | 9.9% | 2023/24 | Good | |
| 34 | Greenlands Primary School Primary · Academy converter | 10.9% | 2023/24 | Requires improvement |
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