West Hill Primary Academy

About West Hill Primary Academy

West Hill Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Dartford community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 520 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 507 places).

Ofsted has rated West Hill Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Katy Ward, it falls under Kent local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6307th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 26 in Dartford.

West Hill Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 174 applications for 61 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 52 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at West Hill Primary Academy include Library, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Cricket, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Choir, Art Club and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Dartford, West Hill Primary Academy is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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