Wilmington Grammar School for Boys, Dartford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2013 inspection — up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
10.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
25.2
Avg class size
41
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
138%
Over capacity
1,174 pupils
848 capacity
326 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Dartford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Dartford
Admissions Demand - Kent
Places available
19,410
Applications
18,281
Got 1st preference
80.6%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Secondary admissions across Kent (2025/26)
Inspection History(4)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.40862%
Overall absence
14.33333%
Persistent absence
900
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
Wilmington Primary School
Joydens Wood Infant School
Joydens Wood Junior School
Oakfield Primary Academy
Maypole Primary School
Hextable Primary School
Wentworth Primary School
Westgate Primary School
West Hill Primary Academy
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford
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