Wilmington Primary School

About Wilmington Primary School

Wilmington Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Dartford community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 210 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).

Ofsted has rated Wilmington Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jack Curry, it falls under Kent local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4143rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 26 in Dartford.

Wilmington Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 97 applications for 28 places, making it 3.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.

Wilmington Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 93% recommending the school (30 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Wilmington Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Athletics, Swimming, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Science Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Dartford, Wilmington Primary School 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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