Wentworth Primary School, Dartford

In its own words: "A value is a positive characteristic that guides or motivates our attitudes and actions; they help us to determine what is important to us. Our values at Wentworth aid our decision making to ensure we have children at the heart of everything we do."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Wentworth Primary School Academy, where we believe all children should "Achieving Happily" and to have a positive primary experience. Our carefully planned curriculum allows us to nurture and develop the whole child, in order to enhance children's life opportunities and become lifelong learners."

In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Wentworth Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 72% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 75% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 87 families put Wentworth Primary School as their first choice and 144 named it as one of their preferences, for 87 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Wentworth Primary School are West Hill Primary Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 88% reading, 81% maths); Haberdashers' Crayford Primary (0.9 miles, Good, 77% reading, 77% maths); St Paulinus Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 81% reading, 74% maths); and Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford (0.9 miles, Good, 100% reading, 94% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Wentworth Primary School.

15.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 33% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (63%), Asian (16%) and Mixed (7%).

In 2026, 74 pupils (11.4%) received SEN support and 17 (2.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Crayford Station, about 770 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Marcus Road (opposite), 130 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Wentworth Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 181 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Kent (101), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Wentworth Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Wentworth Primary School are Dartford Science & Technology College (0.7 miles), Dartford Grammar School for Girls (0.7 miles), Dartford Grammar School (0.8 miles) and Haberdashers' Crayford Academy (0.8 miles).