Wrotham Road Primary School is a primary school in Gravesend, serving pupils aged 3 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.
Wrotham Road Primary School currently has around 456 pupils on roll, which is about 109% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.6% boys and 47.4% girls. Around 29.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.9%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 29.8%. indian pupils make up about 20.2% , followed by other white at 16.9%
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.
| Address: | Wrotham Road, Gravesend, DA11 0QF |
| Website: | http://www.wrotham-road.kent.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01474534540 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Nicole Galinis |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 145815 |
Ofsted inspection date: 06/07/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 456 |
| Number of Boys: | 240 |
| Number of Girls: | 216 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 29.80% | 136 |
| Indian | 20.20% | 92 |
| Other White | 16.90% | 77 |
| African | 9.90% | 45 |
| Other Mixed | 5.50% | 25 |
| Unclassified | 4.40% | 20 |
| Pakistani | 3.50% | 16 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.40% | 11 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 10 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.00% | 9 |
| Other Asian | 1.50% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.90% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfleet Nursery School 140 London Road , Northfleet DA11 9JS | 4out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrotham Road Primary School Wrotham Road , DA11 0QF | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrotham Road County Primary School Wrotham Road , DA11 0QF | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wrotham Road Primary School Wrotham Road , DA11 0QF | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Trinity Road , DA12 1LU | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Trinity Road , DA12 1LU | - not rated | 597 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE | - not rated | 586 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE | 4out of 4 | 586 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Saint George's Church of England School Meadow Road , DA11 7LS | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The National Sea Training College Denton , DA12 2HR | - not rated | 2,683 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint George's Church of England School Meadow Road , DA11 7LS | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN | - not rated | 494 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford and Gravesham Joynes House , New Road DA11 0AT | - not rated | 643 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 759 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Convent Preparatory School 46 Old Road East , Gravesend DA12 1NR | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North West Kent Alternative Provision Service Richmond Drive , DA12 4DJ | - not rated | 2,105 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.