Milestone Road, Dartford, Kent DA2 6DW
10 simple reasons to choose The Gateway Primary Academy
State primary school (academy converter) in Dartford.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose The Gateway Primary Academy
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Dartford and one of the 6 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.8 pupils per class and 25.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 3% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
Core subjects are taught separately, but foundation subjects, such as science, geography and history are taught within half-termly topics with cross-curricular links to other subjects where appropriate.
In the top 10% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
Find another school near The Gateway Primary Academy
Independent Prep Schools
Steephill School (5.4 miles); Bronte School (6 miles); West Lodge School (7.3 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles); Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford (1.8 miles); St Paulinus Church of England Primary School, Crayford (3.3 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Farringtons School (8.7 miles); Cobham Hall (9.8 miles); Eltham College (10 miles).
State Senior Schools
Dartford Grammar School (1.9 miles); Dartford Grammar School for Girls (1.9 miles); Wilmington Grammar School for Girls (2.7 miles).