The Anthony Roper Primary School
Dartford, DA4 0AA · Kent · primary school
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293rd 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 the 4,294 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9/10 among them, against 3.2/10 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 | 51.0 · 21 | 40% | 0.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Anthony Roper Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9 out of 10 among them, against 3.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit Brandshatch, the Natural History Museum, Greenwich Maritime Museum, and Crayford Mosque, and attend the Pantomine, Young Shakespeare, and workshops at Penshurst Place.
Getting in
The published school roll is 258 pupils against a stated capacity of 300. 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 close the gap between the 51.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in the lower-performing subjects? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the lower intake comparison score?
What Ofsted said about The Anthony Roper Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that aspects of the school’s work “may not be as strong as at the time of the previous inspection,” triggering a future graded inspection. While pupils are described as happy and well-behaved within a strong community, academic achievement is hindered by a curriculum that lacks sufficient specificity and inconsistent teaching adaptations.
Strengths
- Pupils are “happy,” attend regularly, and demonstrate “high levels of respect” and good behaviour.
- The teaching of reading is “effective,” with a consistent phonics approach that helps pupils read “confidently and fluently.”
- Personal development is a strength, with pupils learning about diversity and actively contributing to the local community.
- Early years provision is strong, with children settling in quickly and becoming “independent and confident.”
- Leaders, governors, and the local authority hold an “accurate view” of what is working well and what requires improvement.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum for subjects beyond English and mathematics lacks specificity regarding the “most important knowledge and skills,” resulting in pupils not developing detailed understanding.
- Teaching does not consistently support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), leading to gaps in learning and slowed progress.
- There are inconsistencies in curriculum delivery, where teaching sometimes moves pupils on to new content before they have “fully understood what has been taught.”
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 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 51% |
| 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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