Which is the best primary school in Dartford?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Leigh Academy Dartford ranks first of 25 ranked primary schools in Dartford, with 94% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Dartford ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Dartford?

25 primary schools in Dartford published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Dartford, ranked

The 25 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Leigh Academy Dartford
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26%

higher standard

94%

expected standard
2
Westgate Primary School
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13%

higher standard

90%

expected standard
3
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford
Voluntary aided school

24%

higher standard

85%

expected standard
4
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

25%

higher standard

84%

expected standard
5
The Gateway Primary Academy
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30%

higher standard

83%

expected standard
6
River Mill Primary School
Free schools

27%

higher standard

83%

expected standard
7
Wilmington Primary School
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20%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
8
Maypole Primary School
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17%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
9
Dartford Bridge Community Primary School
Academy sponsor led

19%

higher standard

79%

expected standard
10
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

17%

higher standard

79%

expected standard
11
Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School
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18%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
12
Greenlands Primary School
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10%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
13
Oakfield Primary Academy
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16%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
14
West Hill Primary Academy
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12%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
15
Haberdashers' Crayford Primary
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10%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
16
St Paulinus Church of England Primary School
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11%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
17
Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School
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3%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
18
Fleetdown Primary Academy
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2%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
19
Bean Primary School
Community school

13%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
20
Joydens Wood Junior School
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7%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
21
The Brent Primary School
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12%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
22
Wentworth Primary School
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6%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
23
Temple Hill Primary Academy
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1%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
24
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford
Voluntary aided school

6%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
25
The Anthony Roper Primary School
Foundation school

7%

higher standard

51%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Dartford?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Leigh Academy Dartford ranks first of 25 ranked primary schools in Dartford, with 94% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Dartford ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Dartford?: 25 primary schools in Dartford published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.