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Wilmington Grammar School for Boys

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Wilmington Grammar School for Boys

Common Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, DA2 7DA

Academy converter
Boys
Pupils
1,178
Ages
11-18
FSM
10.1%
Attainment 8
64.5
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2013

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

You must register for the Kent Test directly with Kent County Council, usually by the start of July before the September test.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
64.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
40.4%
Basics 9-5
90.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
67.2%
EBacc APS
5.72
EBacc 9-5
32.8%
EBacc 9-4
46.7%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
33.34
A*-A Grades
16.6%
A*-B Grades
47.3%
AAB+ %
11.1%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 137 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Wilmington Grammar School for Boys

Wilmington Grammar School for Boys is a secondary school in Dartford, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 64.5. The school has around 1,178 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Wilmington Grammar School for Boys, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Mar 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Wilmington Grammar School for Boys

What is Wilmington Grammar School for Boys's Ofsted rating?
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.
What are Wilmington Grammar School for Boys's latest exam results?
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 64.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Wilmington Grammar School for Boys located?
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys is a secondary school in Dartford, Kent (DA2 7DA).
How many pupils attend Wilmington Grammar School for Boys?
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys has around 1,178 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Wilmington Grammar School for Boys with other schools?
View Wilmington Grammar School for Boys's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Kent.