Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
Dartford, Kent, South East · DA2 7DA
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.
1,178
Pupils
180
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- Gender
- Boys
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,178
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 22.6
- Location
- Dartford, Kent, South East
- Website
- http://www.wgsb.co.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Kent Test
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 180
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Registration opens
1 June 2026
Registration closesNext
1 July 2026
Exam date
10 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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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.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 6.54%
- EHC plans
- 1.02%
- English as additional language
- 17.3%
- Free school meals
- 10.1%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
The last word
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
Where is Wilmington Grammar School for Boys located?
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys is located at Common Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, DA2 7DA.
What type of school is Wilmington Grammar School for Boys?
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys is a state grammar school in South East.
What subjects does Wilmington Grammar School for Boys test in the 11+?
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys tests English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Wilmington Grammar School for Boys use for the 11+?
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Wilmington Grammar School for Boys 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Wilmington Grammar School for Boys 11+ exam is on 10 September 2026.
How do I apply to Wilmington Grammar School for Boys?
For 2027 entry, registration opens on 1 June 2026, registration closes on 1 July 2026 and the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Wilmington Grammar School for Boys 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Wilmington Grammar School for Boys releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Wilmington Grammar School for Boys belong to?
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys is part of the Kent Test consortium.
How many places does Wilmington Grammar School for Boys offer?
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys has a published admission number of 180 places.
How many pupils attend Wilmington Grammar School for Boys?
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys has approximately 1,178 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.