Dartford primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 81% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 82%. 28% achieve the higher standard, more than three times the England average of 8%, demonstrating exceptional performance among top achievers. Leigh Academy Dartford, Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford, and Westgate Primary School, Dartford are among the highest-performing options, 92% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding compared to 62% nationally. With 27 schools serving Dartford, families across the town have access to well-established schools with strong foundations and a welcoming community focus. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | Bean Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Dartford | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #10 | St Paulinus Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #22 | Haberdashers' Crayford Primary | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Fleetdown Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #20 | Greenlands Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 4.6/10Developing |
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State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Dartford Bridge Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Leigh Academy Dartford | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #24 | The Anthony Roper Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #23 | Joydens Wood Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 6/10Developing |
| N/A | Joydens Wood Infant School | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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State • Primary • 4-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Maypole Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Oakfield Primary Academy, Dartford | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | West Lodge School | Independent | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
Independent • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | The Brent Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 8/10Excellent |
| N/A | River Mill Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #4 | The Gateway Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #9 | Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #11 | St Anselm's Catholic Primary School, Dartford | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 8.1/10Excellent |
| #19 | Temple Hill Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | Wentworth Primary School, Dartford | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | West Hill Primary Academy | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Westgate Primary School, Dartford | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Wilmington Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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