SchoolScoresDartford Bridge Community Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of CYGNUS ACADEMIES TRUST
Community Campus, Birdwood Avenue, Dartford, DA1 5GB
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 27 February 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
65 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Dartford comparisons use the 16 of its 25 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 9 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Dartford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 12th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dartford. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 88% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 11th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dartford. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 89% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 8th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dartford. Higher than 24% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 82% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied 7th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dartford. Higher than 29% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 46% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 47 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dartford. Higher than 36% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 70% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 8th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dartford. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80%said yes | 77% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Dartford figures pool parents at the Dartford schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
62 pupils in this year group.
79% — 17 points above the Kent average, and 17 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 79% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 19% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 92% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 89% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kent. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 66 |
| Of those, offered a place | 58 (88%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 95 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 16th highest of 25 state primary schools in Dartford. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 23rd highest of 25 state primary schools in Dartford. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 14th highest of 25 state primary schools in Dartford. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.0% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 25 state primary schools in Dartford. Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 45.0% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 11th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Dartford. Lower than 52% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Dartford. Lower than 60% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.1% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 19th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Dartford. Lower than 26% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.2 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 22nd lowest of 25 state primary schools in Dartford. Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.21% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 25 state primary schools in Dartford. Higher than 87% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.2 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 11th highest of 25 state primary schools in Dartford. Higher than 84% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.0 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 15th highest of 25 state primary schools in Dartford. Higher than 45% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.0% | 14.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Temple Hill Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- River Mill Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anselm's Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Dartford 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Gateway Primary Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Leigh Academy Dartford 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 94% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westgate Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Hill Primary Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Brent Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Dartford Bridge Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dartford Bridge Community Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 February 2024.
How did Dartford Bridge Community Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 17 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Dartford Bridge Community Primary School?
80% of the 65 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Dartford Bridge Community Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Dartford Bridge Community Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 66 families put Dartford Bridge Community Primary School as their first choice for 60 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 58 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 147454.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.