Wrotham Road Primary School
109%
Capacity
456
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Wrotham Road Primary School
Wrotham Road Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Gravesham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 456 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (109% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Wrotham Road Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nicole Galinis, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8256th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 25 in Gravesham.
Wrotham Road Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 121 applications for 58 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 56 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Wrotham Road Primary School include Music Rooms, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Cricket, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Book Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Gravesham, Wrotham Road 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Wrotham Road, Gravesend, Gravesham, DA11 0QF |
| Headteacher | Nicole Galinis |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 456 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.8% |
| School Capacity | 456 / 420 (109% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (6 Oct 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Sept 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8256th of 13,686
Nationally
1220th of 2,034
In South East
15th of 25
In Gravesham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
59%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed58
121
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
56 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wrotham Road, Gravesend
Gravesham, DA11 0QF
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