The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 90% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
90%
+28.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 212
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 28.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- CYGNUS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Miss Chloe Bethell
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Summerhill Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2LP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDartford Grammar School
Secondary · 461m away
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford
Primary · 479m away
Dartford Grammar School for Girls
Secondary · 507m away
Dartford Science & Technology College
Secondary · 563m away
West Hill Primary Academy
Primary · 765m away
Oakfield Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford
Primary · 1.1km away
York Road Junior School and Language Unit
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Westgate Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Westgate Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Westgate Primary School?
Westgate Primary School currently has 212 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Westgate Primary School take?
Westgate Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Westgate Primary School?
Westgate Primary School is in Dartford, DA1 2LP, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Westgate Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Westgate Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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