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Dartford, Kent

Wilmington Academy

Common Lane, Dartford, DA2 7DR

Ofsted rating

Outstanding

Inspected 4 May 2023

Pupils

1381

Ages

11 to 19

Gender

Mixed

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At a glance

Age range

Ages 11 to 19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils

1381

Headteacher

Mr Michael Gore

Type

Secondary

Ofsted

Outstanding

Local authority

Kent

Academy

Yes

Sixth form

Yes

Overview

About Wilmington Academy

Wilmington Academy is a secondary academy in Wilmington, Dartford, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. It admits both boys and girls. The school has a sixth form.

Learning and school life

The curriculum is designed for pupils in the school's age range.

SEND and information for families

It is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. The school's SEND information covers autism. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.

Getting in

School admissions

Admissions assessment

No separate entrance assessment

Ofsted rating

Outstanding (inspected 4 May 2023)

View Ofsted report
How the school is doing

School results & attendance

N/A

KS2 results

N/A

N/A

A-Level results

Not published

92%

Attendance

100% − absence

22%

Free school meals

Additional needs

SEND

SEND setting

Mainstream school with resourced provision

SEND provision

Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 17; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Specialisms

Autism

Before and after school

Wraparound & nursery

Nursery

No

Breakfast club

Please check with the school

After-school club

Please check with the school

Academic year 2026/27

Wilmington Academy term dates

Autumn 1 · 2026

1 Sep-23 Oct

Autumn 2 · 2026

2 Nov-18 Dec

Spring 1 · 2027

4 Jan-12 Feb

Spring 2 · 2027

22 Feb-25 Mar

Summer 1 · 2027

12 Apr-28 May

Summer 2 · 2027

7 Jun-21 Jul

Check the school website for exact dates and INSET days →
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Contact Wilmington Academy

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Answers for parents

Frequently asked

What type of school is Wilmington Academy?

Wilmington Academy is a secondary academy. It admits both boys and girls.

What age range does Wilmington Academy cover?

Wilmington Academy serves pupils aged 11 to 19.

What SEND support does Wilmington Academy offer?

Wilmington Academy is a mainstream school with resourced SEND provision. Areas of SEND support include autism.

What is Wilmington Academy's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Wilmington Academy Outstanding after its inspection on 4 May 2023.

Where is Wilmington Academy?

Wilmington Academy is at Common Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7DR.

About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed July 2026.

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