The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
30%
+22.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 210
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- THE GATEWAY PRIMARY ACADEMY
- Head
- Mr Jamiel Cassem (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Milestone Road, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6DW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Brent Primary School
Primary · 343m away
Stone Lodge School
Secondary · 557m away
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy
Secondary · 911m away
York Road Junior School and Language Unit
Primary · 921m away
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Fleetdown Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Temple Hill Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend The Gateway Primary Academy?
The Gateway Primary Academy currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Gateway Primary Academy take?
The Gateway Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Gateway Primary Academy?
The Gateway Primary Academy is in Dartford, DA2 6DW, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Gateway Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Gateway Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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