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West Hill Primary Academy
Dartford Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3DZ, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.4 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
520
Capacity
507
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 68% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 41% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, contributing to a positive school environment, though only 12% of students reached the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it serves as a commendable option for families in Kent.
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Last inspected: 5 March 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British31.3%
Asian Other13.1%
Black African11.7%
Asian Indian8.3%
White Other7.9%
Asian Bangladeshi6.7%
Mixed Other5.4%
Asian Chinese4.2%
Asian Pakistani3.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Other1.3%
Black Other1.0%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Location
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51.44713, 0.20228 · DA1 3DZ
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN144668
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.west-hill.kent.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is West Hill Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
West Hill Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 March 2013.
Is West Hill Primary Academy a good school?
West Hill Primary Academy scores 60.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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