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Westgate Primary School Catchment Area

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

Westgate Primary School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Dartford, Kent , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 212 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4–11

Age range

212

Pupils

210

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Westgate Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Westgate 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: 212 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 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.

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Westgate Primary School — School Information

Full address
Summerhill Road, Dartford, DA1 2LP
Local authority
Kent
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
28.3% of pupils
DfE URN
142613

Other Primary Schools in Dartford

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Westgate Primary School

Is Westgate Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes — Westgate Primary School currently has 212 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Westgate Primary School?

Admission to Westgate 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 Westgate Primary School cover?

Westgate 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 Westgate Primary School?

Westgate Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.