Wilmington Primary School
Dartford, DA2 7DF · Kent · primary school
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71st 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 — 8.6/10 against 3,647 of them, against 8.9/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wilmington Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 20.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. 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 (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Forest School, netball, football, tennis, athletics, and Sports Day.
Getting in
The published school roll is 212 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How is the Forest School curriculum integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Wilmington Primary School
Overview
Wilmington Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a "friendly and welcoming school" where "warm and positive relationships" form the foundation of a community in which pupils are proud and feel safe.
Strengths
- "Pupils behave exceptionally well," with high expectations set by staff and a "calm, consistent approach to behaviour management."
- The curriculum is "accessible and ambitious for all pupils," with a "committed approach to reading" and a newly implemented phonics strategy supporting fluency.
- "Wider curriculum opportunities enhance pupils’ learning," including educational visits and events like the recent Paralympic event, fostering confidence and diversity.
- Staff feel "extremely well supported," with manageable workloads and effective training plans that help reduce burden while addressing misconceptions quickly.
- Strong relationships with families underpin high attendance, and the school provides "thoughtfully considered adaptions" for pupils with complex needs.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, pupils lack opportunities to "deepen their learning and move on to more complex work," limiting their depth of knowledge.
- Some pupils in mathematics are not given enough practice before moving to abstract concepts, meaning they do not always have a "secure grasp" of basic ideas.
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 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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