The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 520
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- THE GOLDEN THREAD ALLIANCE
- Head
- Ms Katy Ward (Executive Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Dartford Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3DZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDartford Grammar School
Secondary · 311m away
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford
Primary · 413m away
Dartford Grammar School for Girls
Secondary · 430m away
Dartford Science & Technology College
Secondary · 596m away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford
Primary · 655m away
Westgate Primary School
Primary · 765m away
Wentworth Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Barnes Cray Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend West Hill Primary Academy?
West Hill Primary Academy currently has 520 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Hill Primary Academy take?
West Hill Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is West Hill Primary Academy?
West Hill Primary Academy is in Dartford, DA1 3DZ, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Hill Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, West Hill Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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