Wentworth Primary School
Dartford, DA1 3NG · Kent · primary school
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256th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,152 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6/10 among them, against 4.4/10 nationally. 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wentworth Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6 out of 10 among them, against 4.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 649 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 below the expected standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in terms of structured learning time?
What Ofsted said about Wentworth Primary School
Overview
Wentworth Primary School is described as a “caring and harmonious” environment where pupils feel “happy and safe.” Leaders maintain “high expectations and aspirations,” resulting in a respectful community where bullying is rare and staff are well supported. The school offers a broad curriculum with strong emphasis on reading and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from an “ambitious curriculum” that is “well designed and sequenced” in most subjects, enabling “rapid gains in their understanding.”
- Reading is prioritised effectively; teachers are “well trained” in phonics, and books are “matched well to the sounds that pupils know.”
- Staff demonstrate “strong subject knowledge” and use regular checks to address misconceptions, helping pupils recall important knowledge confidently.
- Personal development is “well considered,” with pupils enjoying a “wide range of experiences” including extra-curricular activities and residential trips.
- Staff feel “valued” and receive ample opportunities for professional development, with leaders carefully considering workload.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum plans in some foundation subjects do not identify key knowledge precisely enough, leading to gaps in understanding; leaders must ensure “clearly defined content” for coherent learning sequences.
- Targets for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are not always implemented or tracked effectively, meaning some do not achieve as well as they could.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with “rigorous safeguarding systems” and well-trained staff who work together to spot risks and report concerns promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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
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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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