Located in Dartford, The Gateway Primary Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

The Gateway Primary Academy currently has around 210 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.4% boys and 48.6% girls. Around 12.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 3.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.6%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 44.8%. african pupils make up about 19%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Milestone Road, Dartford, DA2 6DW
Website: www.gateway-pri.kent.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01322220090
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Kent
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Jamiel Cassem
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 140593

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 11/09/2012

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 210
Number of Boys: 108
Number of Girls: 102

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 3.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 11.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British44.80%94
African19.00%40
Other White9.50%20
Other Asian3.80%8
Indian3.80%8
Chinese3.30%7
Other Black2.90%6
Other Mixed2.40%5
Other (any other ethnic group)2.40%5
White and Black Caribbean1.90%4
Caribbean1.90%4
White and Black African1.40%3
White and Asian1.00%2
Pakistani1.00%2
Bangladeshi1.00%2
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (1.3)
Writing: Well Above Average (3.3)
Maths: Average (1.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
80%
Town average
68%
Local authority average
66%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
20%
Town average
11%
Local authority average
10%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
108.0
Town average
106.2
Local authority average
106.0
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
108.0
Town average
105.3
Local authority average
105.1
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Gateway Primary Academy
Milestone Road , DA2 6DW
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Gateway Primary School
Milestone Road , DA2 6DW
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Brent Primary School
London Road , Stone DA2 6BA
3out of 4 375 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Brent Junior School
London Road , Stone DA2 6BA
- not rated 375 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Brent Infant School
London Road , Stone DA2 6BA
- not rated 375 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stone Lodge School
Stone Lodge Road , DA2 6FY
3out of 4 608 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy
Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE
3out of 4 995 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Dartford West Boys' School
Highfield Road , DA1 2LZ
- not rated 2,329 yd Community school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Leigh UTC Dartford
Brunel Way , DA1 5TF
3out of 4 2,375 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Dartford Grammar School
West Hill , DA1 2HW
4out of 4 2,709 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
North Kent College
Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT
- not rated 3,256 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Leydenhatch Study Centre
80a the Brent , DA1 1YW
- not rated 447 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Leigh City Technology College
Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE
- not rated 995 yd City technology college Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.