Is Wilmington Grammar School for Girls a girls school?

Yes — Wilmington Grammar School for Girls is a girls school.

How many pupils does Wilmington Grammar School for Girls have?

Wilmington Grammar School for Girls has 1,163 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Wilmington Grammar School for Girls's Ofsted rating?

Wilmington Grammar School for Girls was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 November 2022).

How does Wilmington Grammar School for Girls perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Wilmington Grammar School for Girls achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 65.3 in 2025/26.

Is Wilmington Grammar School for Girls part of an academy trust?

Yes — Wilmington Grammar School for Girls is part of ENDEAVOUR MAT.

Where is Wilmington Grammar School for Girls?

Wilmington Grammar School for Girls is located at Parsons Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7BB.

Wilmington Grammar School for Girls

Parsons Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7BB

Good

Inspected 16 November 2022

Good

Ofsted

65.3

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,163

Pupils

Girls

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Wilmington Grammar School for Girls

Wilmington Grammar School for Girls is an academy converter in Dartford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,163 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. It is part of ENDEAVOUR MAT. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 November 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 65.3 (2025/26). 6.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Girls
Pupils / Capacity: 1,163 / 1,070 (109%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 16 November 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

6.5%

Free school meals

19%

EAL

0.3%

SEN support

2.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

65.3

Attainment 8

174 pupils

90.8%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

96.6%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+

A-level average grade

97 students

12.4%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

74%

To higher education

32%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

100%

Sustained destination

99%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

4.8%

Overall absence

8.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

57.25

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +3.1 vs 2023/24

21.1

Pupils per teacher

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.4 vs 2023/24

£49,447

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,022 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.8 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,399

Spend per pupil

£6,883

Income per pupil

60%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Parsons Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7BB
Phone: 01322226351
Head Teacher: Dave Fuller
Website: http://www.gsgw.org.uk/

Academy Trust

ENDEAVOUR MAT →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Wilmington Grammar School for Girls?: Wilmington Grammar School for Girls is an academy converter in Dartford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is Wilmington Grammar School for Girls a girls school?: Yes — Wilmington Grammar School for Girls is a girls school.
How many pupils does Wilmington Grammar School for Girls have?: Wilmington Grammar School for Girls has 1,163 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Wilmington Grammar School for Girls's Ofsted rating?: Wilmington Grammar School for Girls was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 November 2022).
How does Wilmington Grammar School for Girls perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Wilmington Grammar School for Girls achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 65.3 in 2025/26.
Is Wilmington Grammar School for Girls part of an academy trust?: Yes — Wilmington Grammar School for Girls is part of ENDEAVOUR MAT.
Where is Wilmington Grammar School for Girls?: Wilmington Grammar School for Girls is located at Parsons Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7BB.