Dartford Grammar School for Girls- 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: Dartford Grammar School for Girls, Shepherds Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2NT
- Number of pupils: 1,100+ (girls aged 11-18, mixed Sixth Form)
- Admissions contact: cbalmer@dartfordgrammargirls.org.uk
- Number of places in Year 7: 150
- 11+ exam: Kent Test (11+ selection test)
- Catchment area: Yes (priority given to Kent residents)
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See Dartford Grammar School for Girls’s website for latest information and key dates.
Exploring Dartford Grammar School for Girls: A Parent’s Guide
Founded in 1904, Dartford Grammar School for Girls (DGSG) is a leading selective school renowned for combining academic excellence with outstanding pastoral care. In 2023, the school achieved 92% 9-7 grades at GCSE and 86% A*-B at A-level, with students progressing to top universities including Oxford, Cambridge, and Russell Group institutions.
The school offers an innovative curriculum with specialist programs in STEM subjects (particularly medicine and engineering), modern languages, and performing arts. DGSG’s “Women in Science” initiative provides unique mentoring opportunities, while its £3.8m Discovery Centre offers cutting-edge science and technology facilities.
Beyond academics, DGSG provides an exceptional extracurricular program including national championship-winning robotics teams, award-winning music ensembles, and competitive sports academies. The school’s unique “DGSG Passport” challenges students to complete leadership, research, and global citizenship projects.
Navigating the Application process at Dartford Grammar School for Girls
- Automatic Registration: Kent primary pupils are automatically registered for the 11+
- Out-of-County Applicants: Must register by June 30th of Year 5
- Test Preparation: Focus on verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and mathematics
- Test Date: Kent Test taken in September of Year 6
- Application Deadline: Submit CAF to Kent County Council by October 31st
- Results: Standardised scores released in October
- National Offer Day: March 1st
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What to Expect on Dartford Grammar School for Girls
The Kent Test consists of:
- Two 50-minute multiple-choice papers taken on the same day
- Paper 1: Verbal reasoning (including English comprehension)
- Paper 2: Non-verbal reasoning and mathematics
- Creative writing task (used in appeals)
- Standardised scoring system (minimum qualifying score varies annually)
- Exam conditions at designated test centres across Kent
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