Westgate Primary School, Dartford
Westgate Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Dartford, part of Cygnus Academies Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 25 schools in Dartford with published results, and 423rd of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Kent (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Westgate Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 97% of Year 6 pupils at Westgate Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 94% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (97% in reading, 97% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Westgate Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 30 families put Westgate Primary School as their first choice and 138 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Westgate Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Westgate Primary School are Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford (0.3 miles, Good, 100% reading, 94% maths); West Hill Primary Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 88% reading, 81% maths); Oakfield Primary Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 82% reading, 78% maths); and Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford (0.7 miles, Good, 76% reading, 65% maths).
Westgate Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, DartfordWest Hill Primary AcademyOakfield Primary AcademyHoly Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford
The trust
Westgate Primary School is one of 8 schools run by Cygnus Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 68% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
55% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (32%), Asian (24%) and Black (12%).
In 2026, 18 pupils (8.6%) received SEN support and 6 (2.9%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Dartford Rail Station, about 710 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Highfield Road Magistrates Court, 200 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Westgate Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 381 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Kent (101), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Westgate Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 1.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Westgate Primary School are Dartford Grammar School (0.3 miles), Dartford Grammar School for Girls (0.3 miles), Dartford Science & Technology College (0.3 miles) and Wilmington Grammar School for Girls (1.1 miles).
Dartford Grammar SchoolDartford Grammar School for GirlsDartford Science & Technology CollegeWilmington Grammar School for Girls
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils flourish in this highly ambitious and inclusive community. They play an active role in making it an exciting and vibrant place to be. Pupils rise to staff's high expectations and relish the interesting opportunities the school provides. They show a zest for learning and are immensely proud of their work. Pupils develop independence and collaborate extremely well with others. They have the resilience to keep trying as they strive for excellence in all that they do. Consequently, pupils achieve highly across the curriculum.
Pupils are incredibly well behaved. Children in early years settle quickly and develop an enthusiasm for learning. The school's focus on supporting character development prepares pupils exceptionally well for their future lives. Pupils relish taking on positions of responsibility, such as class monitors, school council representatives, Year 6 ambassadors and play leaders.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school places no limit on pupils' learning or aspirations. It has created a curriculum that is resolutely focused on all pupils achieving the very best they can. In each subject, the important knowledge and skills to be taught are identified and sequenced precisely so that pupils return to and deepen their understanding securely. This careful curriculum thinking means that children in early years develop strong foundational knowledge in readiness for Year 1. Disadvantaged pupils benefit particularly well. Staff identify pupils' additional needs accurately. Where necessary, they adapt lessons to meet pupils' special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and to support those who speak English as an additional language.
Teaching staff are highly skilled and knowledgeable about the subjects they teach. They are well supported by school leaders and the trust. For example, staff share their knowledge and expertise with other colleagues from across the trust. Staff successfully develop and broaden pupils' vocabulary, enabling them to explain their ideas confidently and with clarity. Regular checks on what pupils know and can do ensure that any gaps or misconceptions are addressed swiftly. As a result, pupils achieve exceptionally well. This means that they are very well prepared for the next stage of their education.
From Ofsted's July 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2019 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
29.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 97% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 94% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 87% to 94% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.8
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Westgate Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Westgate Primary School.
- Dartford Kumon Centre650m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Westgate Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Westgate Primary School is in Kent; for families living there:
Apply to Kent for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 60
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 60 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 8 serious and 51 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot.
17 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
212 pupils
210 places
2 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Dartford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Dartford
Across Kent council
Places available
18,893
Applications
16,593
Got 1st preference
89.7%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All primary applications across Kent council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
18
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
11.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
209
Total Pupils
103
Boys
106
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
16.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,287
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,692
Per pupil
£1354k
Total funding
£86k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.2%
Overall absence
11.9%
Persistent absence
185
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Westgate Primary School
What are SATs results like at Westgate Primary School?
Of the pupils at Westgate Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 97% reached the expected standard in reading and 94% did so in maths.
What is Westgate Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Westgate Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Westgate Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Westgate Primary School is oversubscribed, Kent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Westgate Primary School?
Westgate Primary School was full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Westgate Primary School?
Classes at Westgate Primary School average 29.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Westgate Primary School?
Westgate Primary School has around 209 pupils on roll. 29% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Westgate Primary School?
5.2% of sessions were missed at Westgate Primary School in 2024/25. 11.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Westgate Primary School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Westgate Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Westgate Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Westgate Primary School: Dartford Kumon Centre (650m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Westgate Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 60 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 8 serious and 51 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot. 17 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Westgate Primary School?
Westgate Primary School is at Summerhill Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2LP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)