The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.6
6.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
23%
18.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
52%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 87 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,052
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 30.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- ENDEAVOUR MAT
- Head
- Dr Catherine Cusick
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Stone Lodge Road, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6FY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Brent Primary School
Primary · 432m away
The Gateway Primary Academy
Primary · 557m away
Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Fleetdown Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Temple Hill Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
York Road Junior School and Language Unit
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Stone Lodge School a selective school?
No. Stone Lodge School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Stone Lodge School's Ofsted rating?
Stone Lodge School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Stone Lodge School?
Stone Lodge School currently has 1,052 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stone Lodge School take?
Stone Lodge School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Stone Lodge School?
Stone Lodge School is in Dartford, DA2 6FY, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stone Lodge School have a sixth form?
Yes, Stone Lodge School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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