Wilmington Academy
Wilmington Academy is a secondary located in Kent, DA2 7DR. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Outstanding. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 19. It currently has approximately 1,374 pupils on roll.
Wilmington Academy is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy sponsor led. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 19
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Kent
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1400
Number of Pupils: 1374
Number of Boys: 833
Number of Girls: 541
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 20.0
Last Changed Date: 2025-02-13
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Outstanding
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes: Outstanding
Personal Development: Outstanding
Leadership & Management: Outstanding
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2023-06-26
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Gore
Phone: 01322272111
Website: www.wilmingtonacademy.org.uk
Location: Common Lane
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilmington Academy
What is the Ofsted rating of Wilmington Academy?
Wilmington Academy has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Wilmington Academy admit?
Wilmington Academy admits pupils from age 11 to 19.
Is Wilmington Academy a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Wilmington Academy is a mixed school.
What type of school is Wilmington Academy?
Wilmington Academy is a academy sponsor led offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Wilmington Academy?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Wilmington Academy on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Wilmington Academy?
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