Dartford Primary Academy
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | York Road, DA1 1SQ |
| URN | 141534 |
School Census
| Total | 673 |
| Girls/Boys | 340/333 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.5%/49.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 38.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 115 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 23/01/2018 | Good |
| 23/10/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 23/01/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 23/10/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 97% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 26% |
| Reading | 111 |
| Maths | 112 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 85 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18 |
| Reading | 110 |
| Maths | 110 |
| Reading Progress | 4.1 |
| Writing Progress | 1.9 |
| Maths Progress | 4.9 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -2.6 |
| Writing Progress | 0.4 |
| Maths Progress | -0.9 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -1.8 |
| Writing Progress | 0.8 |
| Maths Progress | -0.7 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 202 |
| As First Preference | 90 |
| As second preference | 53 |
| As third preference | 58 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 85 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 159 |
| As First Preference | 66 |
| As second preference | 42 |
| As third preference | 51 |
| Total Offers Made | 75 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 66 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 162 |
| As First Preference | 71 |
| As second preference | 37 |
| As third preference | 54 |
| Total Offers Made | 89 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 71 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 139 |
| As First Preference | 52 |
| As second preference | 35 |
| As third preference | 52 |
| Total Offers Made | 87 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 52 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 145 |
| As First Preference | 67 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 47 |
| Total Offers Made | 79 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 67 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 167 |
| As First Preference | 68 |
| As second preference | 41 |
| As third preference | 57 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 68 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 153 |
| As First Preference | 66 |
| As second preference | 40 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 66 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 145 |
| As First Preference | 68 |
| As second preference | 38 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 83 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 68 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 172 |
| As First Preference | 86 |
| As second preference | 38 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 81 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 144 |
| As First Preference | 73 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 73 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 3% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 90% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 31% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 38.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 16.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 10.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 8.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 5.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 40.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 15.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 9.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 9.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 6.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
The Leigh Academy
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The Gateway Primary Academy
(0.57 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Address: Milestone Road, , DA2 6DW