Westgate Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Summerhill Road, Dartford, DA1 2LPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Westgate Primary School is a primary school in Dartford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 6th of 22 primary schools in Dartford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 5 March 2019, report published 27 March 2019

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 July 2024

Pupils flourish in this highly ambitious and inclusive community. They play an active role in making it an exciting and vibrant place to be. Pupils rise to staff's high expectations and relish the interesting opportunities the school provides. They show a zest for learning and are immensely proud of their work. Pupils develop independence and collaborate extremely well with others. They have the resilience to keep trying as they strive for excellence in all that they do. Consequently, pupils achieve highly across the curriculum. Pupils are incredibly well behaved. Children in early years settle quickly and develop an enthusiasm for learning. The school's focus on supporting character development prepares pupils exceptionally well for their future lives. Pupils relish taking on positions of responsibility, such as class monitors, school council representatives, Year 6 ambassadors and play leaders. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm and respectful. Pupils are safe and feel valued and listened to. They know that they are part of the 'Westgate family'. As one parent said: 'This school is second to none. As well as providing a top-class education, staff also develop our children's social and emotional skills, self-confidence, empathy, creativity and teamwork.'

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

31 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths90%

90%, 28 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths13%

13%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score111

111, 5 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score112

112, 7 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

209 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals29.2%

29.2%, 2.7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language55%

55%, 33.4 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support8.6%

8.6%, 6.2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.9%

2.9%, 3.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Westgate Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford0.3 milesOfsted judgements: Good85% met the expected standard
West Hill Primary Academy0.5 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard68% met the expected standard
Oakfield Primary Academy0.6 milesOfsted: Good70% met the expected standard
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford0.7 milesOfsted: Good56% met the expected standard
Leigh Academy Dartford0.8 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding94% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
CYGNUS ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Miss Chloe Bethell
Address
Summerhill Road, Dartford, DA1 2LP
Local authority
Kent
URN
142613

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.