Dartford schools collage

2026 Best Primary Schools in Dartford Area

Dartford primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 72% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 82%. 14% achieve the higher standard, more than three times the England average of 8%, demonstrating exceptional performance among top achievers. Leigh Academy Dartford, River Mill Primary School, and Westgate Primary School are among the highest-performing options, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 7.2/10, Good band, compared with England's 7.3/10 (Good). With 26 schools serving Dartford, families across the town have access to well-established schools with strong foundations and a welcoming community focus. Filter by FMS Inspection Score or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.

All schools in Dartford
Key Performance Metrics for Dartford
% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths
Dartford
72%vsEngland
62%
% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths
Dartford
14%vsEngland
8%
% students reaching expected standard in science
Dartford
86%vsEngland
82%
Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)
Dartford
7.2/10vsEngland
7.3/10

Top schools in Dartford

Showing 1-20 of 26 schools

  1. Leigh Academy Dartford

    Dartford Town Centre

  2. River Mill Primary School

    Stone

  3. Westgate Primary School

    Westgate

  4. Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford

    Temple Hill

  5. St Anselm's Catholic Primary School

    Temple Hill

  6. The Gateway Primary Academy

    Temple Hill

  7. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

    Crayford

  8. Dartford Bridge Community Primary School

    Dartford

  9. Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School

    Horton Kirby

  10. Maypole Primary School

    Maypole

  11. Wilmington Primary School

    Wilmington

  12. The Brent Primary School

    Stone

  13. Oakfield Primary Academy

    Oakfield

  14. West Hill Primary Academy

    West Hill

  15. Bean Primary School

    Bean

  16. St Paulinus Church of England Primary School

    Crayford

  17. Haberdashers' Crayford Primary

    Crayford

  18. Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School

    Sutton-at-Hone

  19. Fleetdown Primary Academy

    Darenth

  20. Wentworth Primary School

    Wentworth