Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
School summary
A selective girls' grammar in Dartford, Wilmington draws on the Kent Test for entry and has grown beyond its formal capacity, with around 1,163 girls on roll against 1,070 places. That popularity is matched by strong results and an inspection record that singles out conduct and pastoral care. Ofsted rated the school Good overall in its most recent inspection, awarding Outstanding for both behaviour and personal development. With 180 places at 11, competition for entry is keen.
How hard is it to get in?
Competitive · 2 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Demand exceeds the 180 Year 7 places in most years, though less sharply than at the most oversubscribed schools.
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
66.7
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
89%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 16 November 2022
Teaching & academics
Academic outcomes sit well above national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 66.7 compares with a national average of 46.9, and 89 per cent of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47 per cent. Teaching, leadership and the sixth form were all judged Good by Ofsted, with quality of education rated Good. The pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 21 is on the higher side for a school of this size.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 2.06%
- EHC plans
- 0.34%
- English as additional language
- 16.8%
- Free school meals
- 5.9%
Schools nearby
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
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-achieving girls' grammar where exam success comes alongside genuinely strong behaviour and personal development. Families should expect a competitive Kent Test entry for one of 180 places.
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Wilmington Grammar School for Girls 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.