Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
School summary
A selective boys' grammar in Dartford, Wilmington draws on the Kent Test for entry and has grown well beyond its formal capacity, with around 1,178 pupils on a roll designed for 848. That scale brings a busy, full school community, reflected in a pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 22.6. Roughly one in six pupils speaks English as an additional language, and around a tenth are eligible for free school meals.
How hard is it to get in?
Moderate · 1 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Entry is selective, but demand for the 180 Year 7 places is more manageable than at most selective schools - a solid qualifying performance is usually what matters.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
Key dates · 2028 entry
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Latest results
Attainment 8
64.6
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
90%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably above national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 64.6 against a national average of 46.9, and 90% of pupils securing grade 5 or above in English and Maths, double the national figure of 47%. These outcomes are characteristic of a strong, established grammar and suggest a consistently high academic standard across the year groups.
Languages
Headteacher · Stuart Harrington
Beyond the classroom
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 6.54%
- EHC plans
- 1.02%
- English as additional language
- 17.3%
- Free school meals
- 10.1%
Schools nearby
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
Dartford, South East
Dartford Grammar School for Girls
Dartford, South East
Dartford Grammar School
Dartford, South East
Beths Grammar School
Bexley, Greater London
Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School
Sidcup, Greater London
Bexley Grammar School
Welling, Greater London
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A high-performing boys' grammar where strong GCSE outcomes are the norm. Families should be prepared for the GL Assessment Kent Test and a large, well-subscribed school.
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Wilmington Grammar School for Boys 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.