Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford
Dartford, DA1 2HX · Kent · primary school
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11th 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 — 9.4/10 against 3,697 of them, against 9.4/10 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 | 85.0 · 94 | 62% | 5.77 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 24.0 · 95 | 38% | 3.67 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 24.0% of pupils, 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 (9.4 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Painting, Keep Fit, Ted Talk, Cooking, Enterprise, Design, and Mindfulness clubs, learn swimming, and attend a Grosvenor Hall residential trip. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 219 pupils against a stated capacity of 218. 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 manage the current over-capacity status for new admissions? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How is the residential trip integrated into the curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford
Overview
Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School is described as a “vibrant and inclusive” setting where “expectations are high” and pupils “attain highly.” The report highlights a positive school culture where pupils feel “cared for and safe,” with strong relationships and a clear focus on reading and subject-specific vocabulary.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate a “thirst for knowledge” and achieve outcomes in national curriculum tests that are “well above average.”
- Reading is “firmly at the heart of the curriculum,” with phonics taught systematically and struggling readers receiving timely support.
- Teachers possess “strong subject knowledge” and deliver the curriculum clearly, helping pupils explain their thinking and write well.
- The school provides a “breadth of opportunities” for wider development, including enrichment clubs, trips, and learning outside the classroom.
- Staff feel “valued and well supported,” fostering a sense of community, while governors provide effective “support and challenge.”
Areas to improve
- The early years curriculum does not always connect cohesively with Key Stage 1, meaning children “do not always have the knowledge they need to build on.”
- In some subjects, teachers miss opportunities to address misconceptions or deepen thinking because they do not check well enough what pupils remember.
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 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 88% |
| 2024/25 | 85% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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