St Paulinus Church of England Primary School
Dartford, DA1 4RW · Bexley · primary school
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33rd of 55 primary schools in Bexley we can score, 60 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 the 4,194 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.4/10 among them, against 6.2/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Paulinus Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.4 out of 10 among them, against 6.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join French, St Paulinus Tea Party, and the School Student Council, or play football. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 203 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the French club?
What Ofsted said about St Paulinus Church of England Primary School
Overview
St Paulinus Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are taught the importance of kindness and respect. Leaders have high expectations for achievement, with published outcomes in national assessment tests reflecting pupils’ high achievement, particularly in writing and mathematics. The school has recently broadened educational visits and revised its curriculum to increase the depth and breadth of content studied.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, with teachers making expectations clear to help them stay focused on learning.
- The broad curriculum is comprehensively planned, helping pupils use prior learning to understand new and complex ideas.
- Staff provide well-focused training and adaptations that enable pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to develop secure knowledge alongside their peers.
- Leaders introduced a new phonics scheme and systematic decoding instruction to address a previous dip in outcomes, ensuring children read books matched to their phonic knowledge.
- The school teaches pupils extensively about British values, tolerance, and how to stay safe, including online.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure gaps in older pupils’ content knowledge and recall of key vocabulary are addressed routinely, as recent curriculum changes have not yet benefited all current students.
- The school should provide further training for staff to enhance their expertise in meeting the specific needs of all pupils with SEND, as current training does not extend to every specific need.
Safeguarding
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 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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.
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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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