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Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
Common Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7DA, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.1 / 100
Top 17%
Better than 83% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,178
Capacity
848
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
139%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 5% nationally. An impressive 96% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, while 90% secure grade 5 or above. The school's strong emphasis on academic excellence is evident, although limited data on progress measures is available.
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Last inspected: 5 March 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 64.6 | Top 5% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 96% | Top 5% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 90% | Top 4% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 67% | Top 14% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 47% | Top 14% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British34.4%
Black African18.0%
Asian Indian10.6%
Mixed Other9.5%
Asian Other5.9%
White Other5.2%
Asian Bangladeshi3.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Other2.0%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Black Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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51.42820, 0.19452 · DA2 7DA
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Frequently asked questions
What is Wilmington Grammar School for Boys rated by Ofsted?
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 March 2013.
Is Wilmington Grammar School for Boys a good school?
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys scores 83.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 17% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Wilmington Grammar School for Boys in GCSEs?
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys achieved an Attainment 8 score of 64.6. 96% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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