Dartford Bridge Community Primary School
Dartford, DA1 5GB · Kent · primary school
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75th of 425 primary schools in Kent we can score, 460 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.7/10 against 4,209 of them, against 8.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dartford Bridge Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 19.0% against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Sly Moves Street Dance, Miss Jarvis' Choir Club, New Story Theatre Company, Inspire Multi-skills, and Dartford District Football Club. Year 1 attends a church trip, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 473 pupils against a stated capacity of 446. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How are the named clubs scheduled alongside the after-school provision?
What Ofsted said about Dartford Bridge Community Primary School
Overview
The report describes a “happy, inclusive school” where pupils enjoy belonging to a diverse community. Leadership has transformed the school since joining its trust, resulting in improved achievement that was “significantly above the national average” in 2023.
Strengths
- Pupils are “caring and respectful citizens” who value education and celebrate achievements.
- The curriculum is “well considered, broad and ambitious,” with content building progressively.
- Phonics teaching is effective, supported by “regular focused training” and timely help for those not keeping up.
- Staff effectively identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective,” with an open culture that puts pupils’ interests first.
Areas to improve
- Early years staff do not consistently engage children in dialogue to “enhance their language and enrich their play.”
- Insufficient focus is given to developing early writing skills, including pencil grip and letter formation, leading to variable handwriting quality.
- Not all staff maintain “consistently high enough expectations” for how pupils present their work.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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