Best Primary Schools in Dartford
22 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Dartford, 22 primary schools cater to 9,049 pupils, with a pupil-teacher ratio of 24.85, reflecting a unique educational landscape.
- Dartford's primary schools have 69.1% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, outperforming the national average of 61.0%.
- Of the 17 inspected primary schools in Dartford, 15 are rated Good and 2 are Requires Improvement, with no Outstanding or Inadequate ratings recorded.
- With 20.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals and 31.3% having English as an additional language, Dartford's primary schools serve a diverse community, spending £6,317 per pupil.
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Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School
Dartford, DA4 9EX
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected66%
Absence5.6%
Pupils397
P/T Ratio23.1
Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Dartford, DA4 9BN
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected80%
Absence6.9%
Pupils198
P/T Ratio22.0
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Dartford Bridge Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Dartford, DA1 5GB
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected83%
Absence4.1%
Pupils473
P/T Ratio23.9
River Mill Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Dartford, DA1 5XR
Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.3%
Pupils358
P/T Ratio25.2
The Gateway Primary Academy
Dartford, DA2 6DW
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected87%
Absence3.9%
Pupils210
P/T Ratio21.9
Fleetdown Primary Academy
Dartford, DA2 6JX
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected74%
Absence5.0%
Pupils648
P/T Ratio28.4
Westgate Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Dartford, DA1 2LP
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected87%
Absence4.9%
Pupils212
P/T Ratio24.7
Leigh Academy Dartford
Ofsted
Good
Dartford, DA1 1SQ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected97%
Absence5.0%
Pupils670
P/T Ratio32.5
Oakfield Primary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Dartford, DA1 2SW
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected74%
Absence5.8%
Pupils721
P/T Ratio24.8
The Brent Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Dartford, DA2 6BA
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected53%
Absence6.0%
Pupils652
P/T Ratio23.8
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Bean Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Dartford, DA2 8AW
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected61%
Absence5.9%
Pupils209
P/T Ratio21.8
Wentworth Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Dartford, DA1 3NG
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence4.3%
Pupils653
P/T Ratio25.3
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Wilmington Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Dartford, DA2 7DF
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected70%
Absence4.9%
Pupils210
P/T Ratio23.5
Greenlands Primary School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Dartford, DA2 8DH
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected72%
Absence10.9%
Pupils185
P/T Ratio21.8
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford
Ofsted
Good
Dartford, DA1 2HX
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected88%
Absence2.5%
Pupils217
P/T Ratio24.7
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Dartford, DA1 5EA
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence3.7%
Pupils211
P/T Ratio24.9
Temple Hill Primary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Dartford, DA1 5ND
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected54%
Absence7.0%
Pupils889
P/T Ratio24.5
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford
Ofsted
Good
Dartford, DA1 5AF
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected57%
Absence4.6%
Pupils422
P/T Ratio21.6
Joydens Wood Junior School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Dartford, DA2 7NE
Academy · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected53%
Absence5.7%
Pupils324
P/T Ratio22.5
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Maypole Primary School
Dartford, DA2 7UZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected69%
Absence5.2%
Pupils399
P/T Ratio23.1
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 22 primary schools in Dartford, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Dartford | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 88% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 69% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 13% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 24.9:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,317 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.