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Wentworth Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Wentworth Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Dartford, Kent , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 653 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

653

Pupils

630

Capacity

104%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Wentworth Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Wentworth Primary School?

The catchment area for Wentworth Primary School is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Wentworth Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kent. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 653 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 630 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Kent catchment area documents →

Wentworth Primary School: at or above its 630 place limit

Wentworth Primary School has a published admission number of 630 places. 653 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 104%. The school is at or above its published limit of 630 places. Kent allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 16.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Dartford.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Kent publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Kent school admissions →

Wentworth Primary School: School Information

Full address
Wentworth Drive, Dartford, DA1 3NG
Local authority
Kent
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
16.7% of pupils
DfE URN
137836

Other Primary Schools in Dartford

If Wentworth Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Dartford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Wentworth Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Wentworth Primary School

What is the catchment area for Wentworth Primary School?

The catchment area for Wentworth Primary School is the geographic zone Kent uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Wentworth Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Wentworth Primary School currently has 653 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 630 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Wentworth Primary School?

Admission to Wentworth Primary School is managed by Kent. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Wentworth Primary School cover?

Wentworth Primary School is a primary school in Dartford, Kent, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Wentworth Primary School?

Wentworth Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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