Greenlands Primary School
Dartford, DA2 8DH · Kent · primary school
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260th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.6/10 against 1,001 of them, against 7.0/10 nationally. 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Greenlands Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in July 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 182 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
How does the school support pupils to move from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating from the 2023 inspection? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll of 182?
What Ofsted said about Greenlands Primary School
Overview
Greenlands Primary School is described as a “friendly school” where pupils feel safe and happy, modelling values such as treating others well. While leaders have stemmed a period of decline and improved behaviour, the report states that pupils do not yet consistently benefit from a “fully considered curriculum” and attendance remains a concern. Leaders are working with determination to secure the necessary improvements to provide the best education for pupils.
Strengths
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective,” with staff receiving regular training and reporting concerns promptly.
- The curriculum in mathematics and reading is “well-structured,” supporting logical knowledge building and effective phonics teaching.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from “effective strategies for support,” including digital resources.
- Staff feel “well supported by leaders” and report that their workload is considered and fair.
- Pupils are engaged in the school community, taking pride in roles such as lunchtime monitors and sports events.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ensure pupils’ prior knowledge is secure before introducing new concepts, as the curriculum in many subjects is still at an “early stage of implementation.”
- Leaders should ensure teachers adapt the curriculum effectively for pupils with SEND in all subjects to enable them to learn well alongside peers.
- The early years curriculum needs better sequencing to ensure children acquire the knowledge and vocabulary required for a successful transition into Year 1.
- Leaders must continue working with families to improve attendance for pupils who do not attend school regularly.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that staff are vigilant to signs of risk and work creatively with external services to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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