Westgate Primary School
Dartford, DA1 2LP · Kent · primary school
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66th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.6/10 against 2,405 of them, against 9.0/10 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 | 90.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.90 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Westgate Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 90.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dodgeball, Healthy Eating Cooking Club, Lego Club, and Badminton Club, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 209 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 curriculum support pupils who reach the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help in reading?
What Ofsted said about Westgate Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Westgate Primary School remains ‘good’, with evidence suggesting it could achieve ‘outstanding’ if a graded inspection were conducted now. The school is described as a ‘highly ambitious and inclusive community’ where pupils ‘flourish’ and ‘achieve highly across the curriculum’. Leaders and staff are praised for their high expectations and effective support for all learners.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘resolutely focused on all pupils achieving the very best they can’, with knowledge ‘sequenced precisely’ to deepen understanding.
- Teaching staff are ‘highly skilled and knowledgeable’, successfully developing pupils’ vocabulary and addressing learning gaps ‘swiftly’.
- Reading is ‘central to all learning’, with expert staff ensuring pupils read books ‘well matched to the sounds they know’ and providing targeted support for those who struggle.
- Pupils are ‘incredibly well behaved’, showing ‘high levels of concentration and engagement’ and a ‘zest for learning’.
- The promotion of pupils’ wider development is ‘exceptional’, with a ‘rich range of extra-curricular activities’ and trips that prepare them for ‘life in modern Britain’.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 87% |
| 2023/24 | 87% |
| 2024/25 | 90% |
| 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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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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