The Gateway Primary Academy
Dartford, DA2 6DW · Kent · primary school
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51st of 425 primary schools in Kent we can score, 460 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.6/10 against 4,107 of them, against 9.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.69 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 30.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.46 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Gateway Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 30.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, rounders, netball, handball, hockey, swimming, dance and gymnastics, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 210 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about The Gateway Primary Academy
Overview
The Gateway Primary Academy continues to be a good school, where pupils love learning and are proud of their resilience. Leaders have high expectations, fostering warm relationships and a culture where students feel safe and supported to make mistakes.
Strengths
- Pupils are "resourceful and resilient," engaging with an "ambitious curriculum" that includes creative topics like the Year 4 ‘Living Islands’ project.
- Reading is prioritised from Reception, with leaders ensuring all pupils learn to read and write well through daily practice and targeted support.
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), using tailored adaptations like photo books to remove barriers to learning.
- Relationships are "warm and nurturing," with staff knowing pupils well and seizing opportunities to enrich the curriculum, such as through a bird boxes project.
- Staff are happy and proud, with leaders carefully monitoring workload and providing swift support to help them fulfil their roles.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum in subjects such as physical education and design technology is "fully sequenced" to help pupils build knowledge effectively over time.
- Assessment in these developing subjects needs to be aligned with the curriculum to accurately identify progress and determine who requires further support.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of vigilance" where staff receive regular training to recognise risks and report concerns quickly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 87% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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