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Welcome to Dartford Grammar School for Girls

In the Sixth Form at DGGS, our ethos is ‘Own your journey, create your future.’ I am extremely proud of the Sixth Form here at DGGS as it is a truly unique environment created with an emphasis on a curriculum with strong academic rigour and excellent pastoral care, leading to positive outcomes for students both personally and academically. In addition to our challenging academic curriculum, taught and led by excellent subject specialist teachers and leaders, there is an experienced Sixth Form team to support you throughout your two‑year course, and a dedicated Sixth Form environment which has been designed to provide designated spaces for independent silent work, collaborative work as well as a Sixth Form Café. There is a strong sense of community with numerous opportunities for you to be involved in the life of the school, including a wide variety of leadership roles, and for you to get a broad range of student‑led societies and events throughout the year. Our Electives Curriculum offers additional experiences, leadership opportunities and Level 3 qualifications in addition to the Core three A Levels and Learning for Life Programme. DGGS Sixth Form students are incredibly successful, and this is measured both in their academic results, but also in their destinations. Studying three A Levels at DGGS opens up many opportunities and pathways including courses at Oxford, Cambridge and Russell Group Universities, a variety of courses including Medicine, Veterinary Science, Law, Finance and Economics and High Level Degree Apprenticeships. Our Sixth Form is a remarkable environment in which to nurture and develop your potential and skills for your future aspirations. We look forward to meeting you and empowering you to ‘own your journey and create your future’.Kaye Cooper Assistant Headteacher, Head of Sixth Form

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Academies

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Girls

No. of Students

1,248 Total

No. of Boys

52 (4.2%)

No. of Girls

1,196 (95.8%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

78.8%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

12.64%

A*/A grades

41.45%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

98%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

1%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:2%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:94%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:1%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

78%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

4%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:95%
England:63%

Further education

School:2%
England:4%

Employment

School:9%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:2%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 27, 2025

Sixth Form Information Evening


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 17

Half Term 2

Oct 27 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 13

Half Term 2

Feb 23 - Apr 2

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 20 - May 22

Half Term 2

Jun 1 - Jul 21

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 20 - Oct 24

Christmas Holidays

Dec 22 - Jan 2

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Easter Holidays

Apr 3 - Apr 17

May Half Term

May 25 - May 29

Summer Holidays

Jul 22 - Aug 28


Alumni Stories

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Updates Coming Soon!

We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

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The Curriculum Enhancement programme at DGGS has various strands, including Curriculum Enhancement days and weeks, weekly and fortnightly extra-curricular activities

A Level Physics Support
Swimming Club
Computer Science Support Club

About School

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeGirls