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The Gateway Primary Academy

Dartford, DA2 6DWPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
KS2 Results
87%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
28 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#504 of 13,686 nationally

About The Gateway Primary Academy

The Gateway Primary Academy in Dartford is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 4 to 11, and it is currently running at its full capacity of 210 pupils. This is a school in high demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 121 applications for just 28 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.32. Every one of those 28 first-preference applicants was offered a place, but the sheer volume of total applications signals a very competitive entry point. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 12.4%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools (around 23-24%), suggesting a relatively less deprived intake compared with the wider population. The school has no religious character and no nursery or sixth-form provision, so it is a straightforward primary option for families seeking a full-capacity, oversubscribed local school.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMilestone Road, Dartford, Dartford, DA2 6DW
HeadteacherJamiel Cassem
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils210
Free School Meals (FSM)12.4%
School Capacity210 / 210 (100% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Jun 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (29 Jun 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 Oct 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Art StudiosSensory RoomSports HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballRoundersCricketGymnasticsNetballCross CountrySwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingBook ClubEco ClubChoirScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:35

Source: gateway-pri.kent.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gateway Primary Academy

The Gateway Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.