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Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Catchment Area

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

Wilmington Grammar School for Boys is a academy converter secondary school in Dartford, Kent , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1178 pupils, and a capacity of 848 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

1,178

Pupils

848

Capacity

139%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Catchment Area Information

Entry to Wilmington Grammar School for Boys is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Kent may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Currently oversubscribed: 1178 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 848 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Wilmington Grammar School for Boys — School Information

Full address
Common Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, DA2 7DA
Local authority
Kent
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Boys
Admissions policy
Selective
Free school meals
10.1% of pupils
DfE URN
137227

Other Secondary Schools in Dartford

If Wilmington Grammar School for Boys is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Dartford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Wilmington Grammar School for Boys

Is Wilmington Grammar School for Boys oversubscribed?

Yes — Wilmington Grammar School for Boys currently has 1178 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 848 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Wilmington Grammar School for Boys?

Wilmington Grammar School for Boys is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Kent publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Wilmington Grammar School for Boys cover?

Wilmington Grammar School for Boys is a secondary school in Dartford, Kent, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Wilmington Grammar School for Boys?

Wilmington Grammar School for Boys was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.