Wilmington Grammar School for Girls

Since September 2025, Dave Fuller. Previously deputy headteacher and head of school, he has a master’s in learning and teaching from Oxford. Before joining the school he was a senior leader at Valley Park School and the School of Science and

Academically selective, with entrance via 11+-plus (Kent test) for the 180 year 7 places. Eighteen ‘governor places’ awarded for top maths scores, otherwise it’s down to catchment – which is around 2.7 miles from school. Usually around 250 on the

Just over a third of students depart post GCSEs, some for the IB or A levels at other local grammar schools or for college (for BTECs or A levels not offered here). Majority of sixth formers to university, a quarter to Russell Group. Warwick,

In 2025, 48 per cent 9-7 at GCSE; 17 per cent A*/A at A level (50 per cent A*-B).

‘Not a pressure pot,’ according to parents, who say pupils ‘learn in a nurturing way’ coupled with ‘an expectation of excellence’. But grades matter, as we were firmly reminded from the GCSE and A level results displayed in every department. Pupils

Just three per cent (well below the national average) on the SEN register, most of whom have autism, ADHD and/or physical and medical disabilities. One EHCP when we visited. Parents say the support ‘stands out’, with one ‘impressed and relieved that

Parents warmly describe the music department as a ‘family’ – no doubt helped by pupils being encouraged to hang out in the department at breaktimes ‘to jam’. ‘There’s a togetherness,’ agree pupils, ‘and lots of freedom’. A quarter of pupils learn an

Sport stands out and pupils say they really enjoy getting involved either at a serious level or just to keep active. There is plenty on offer and the impressive facilities are put to constant use – including modern sports hall, new fitness suite,

Parents and pupils call the pastoral care ‘phenomenal’ and ‘extraordinary’, with several recommending the school to others on the back of this alone. The pastoral team are particularly praised for liaising with external agencies such as CAMHS. Pupils

A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.

Pupils are cheery and chatty. Most are local, from Bexley, Dartford and Swanley – lots walk, others take short bus journeys. Reasonably good socio-economic mix (although pupil premium at just seven per cent) and wide ethnic diversity, reflective of

For bright pupils who thrive in a balanced environment, who appreciate solid teaching and mutual respect. Good pastoral care too.