Is Wilmington Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 4 December 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 142nd of 445 primary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Wilmington Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 80% of pupils at Wilmington Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Wilmington Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Wilmington Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Wilmington Primary School

Common Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, DA2 7DF

Local ranking142nd of 445 primary schools in Kent

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 4 December 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 80.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 20.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 87.0%
Writing (Expected): 83.0%
Maths (Expected): 83.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 77.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 210
Boys: 115 (54%)
Girls: 97 (46%)
Capacity: 210 (101% full)
SEND: 8.1%
FSM Eligible: 7.6%
EAL: 1.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.4%
SEN Support: 6.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.9
Budget per Pupil: £5,333/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 4.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Not applicable
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 68.1%
Asian Indian: 7.1%
Black African: 5.2%
White Other: 3.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.3%
Mixed Other: 2.4%
Other: 2.4%
Asian Pakistani: 1.9%

68.1%

White British

7.1%

Asian Indian

5.2%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01322274080

headteacher@wilmingtonprimaryschool.co.uk

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Common Lane

Dartford, South East

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Administrative

URN: 137663
UKPRN: 10035695
Establishment No.: 5219
Trust: ENDEAVOUR MAT

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