Westgate Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Dartford, South East DA1 2LP · Kent
#469 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#2469 of 15,697 nationally
About Westgate Primary School
Westgate Primary School is a academy primary located in Dartford, in the Kent local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 209 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 78.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 469th of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (98th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (33th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 209; capacity filled 99.5%.
There are 30 schools in Dartford; Westgate Primary School ranks 13th of 30 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)90%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)13%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)29.2%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Westgate Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 209
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 29.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 99.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 90%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 13%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Westgate Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Dartford Grammar School
Dartford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,576 students · 461 m away
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford
Dartford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
219 students · 479 m away
Dartford Grammar School for Girls
Dartford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,257 students · 507 m away
Dartford Science & Technology College
Dartford · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
857 students · 563 m away
West Hill Primary Academy
Dartford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
542 students · 765 m away
Oakfield Primary Academy
Dartford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
716 students · 1.0 km away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford
Dartford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
405 students · 1.1 km away
Leigh Academy Dartford
Dartford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
670 students · 1.2 km away
River Mill Primary School
Dartford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
407 students · 1.3 km away
Wentworth Primary School
Dartford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
649 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Chiddingstone Church of England School
Edenbridge · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
209 students
Sandfield Primary School
Guildford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School
Tonbridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
Orchard Meadow Primary School
Oxford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
209 students
St Mark and All Saints Church of England Primary
Godalming · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
209 students
Benfield Primary School
Brighton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Westgate Primary School a good school?
Westgate Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 78.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #469 of 2,471 in South East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Westgate Primary School rank in South East?
Westgate Primary School ranks #469 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #2469 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Westgate Primary School?
Westgate Primary School had 209 students in 2025.
Is Westgate Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Westgate Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Westgate Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Westgate Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.