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Wilmington Grammar School for Girls

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Wilmington Grammar School for Girls

Parsons Lane, Dartford, DA2 7BB

Academy converter
Girls
Pupils
1,163
Ages
11-18
FSM
5.9%
Attainment 8
66.6
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2022

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
66.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
49.1%
Basics 9-5
89.2%

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
96.0%
EBacc APS
6.36
EBacc 9-5
63.6%
EBacc 9-4
76.7%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
33.31
A*-A Grades
14.9%
A*-B Grades
47.8%
AAB+ %
12.4%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 133 students entered

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Wilmington Grammar School for Girls

Wilmington Grammar School for Girls is a secondary school in Dartford, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 66.6. The school has around 1,163 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 Girls, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2022 — Good
  2. Oct 2021 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
  3. Nov 2015 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Wilmington Grammar School for Girls

What is Wilmington Grammar School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Wilmington Grammar School for Girls's latest exam results?
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 66.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Wilmington Grammar School for Girls located?
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls is a secondary school in Dartford, Kent (DA2 7BB).
How many pupils attend Wilmington Grammar School for Girls?
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls has around 1,163 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Wilmington Grammar School for Girls with other schools?
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