Looking at the information available on the schools' websites (and generally) Townley and DGG seem very similar as far as the stats and results go. We have spoken to girls at both schools and they are very happy. Both schools also give great vibes when visited. Similarities include strong drama, maths, science, engineering depts, languages, clubs. So far our list of 'differences' is limited to the size of the 2019 intake (Townley 192 and DGG 244) and the fact that DGG has a swimming pool.

If anybody else is doing similar research comparing the two schools, what's on your list of differences? This is not a question of which school is "better" as this of course will need to be judged subjectively but purely what the differences are.

Many thanks

We are also considering Wilmington Grammar for Girls and hoping to attend their open event this evening.

Are you sure about the admission numbers for Dartford Girls and Townley? I thought Townley will admit about 224.


You are right, there is so much to consider.