SchoolScoresHoly Trinity CofE Primary School, Dartford
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Chatsworth Road, Dartford, DA1 5AF
01322 224474 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 20 September 2017.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 3 February 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
63 pupils in this year group.
56% — 6 points below the Kent average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 56% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 76% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 65% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 47 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 39 |
| Of those, offered a place | 39 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 69 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.8
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 13th highest of 25 state primary schools in Dartford. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.9% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 14th highest of 25 state primary schools in Dartford. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 25 state primary schools in Dartford. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.1% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 25 state primary schools in Dartford. Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 46.4% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Dartford. Lower than 65% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 8th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Dartford. Lower than 62% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.7% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 14th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Dartford. Lower than 40% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 11th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Dartford. Lower than 49% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 25th highest of 25 state primary schools in Dartford. Higher than 39% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.7 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 19th highest of 25 state primary schools in Dartford. Higher than 64% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.5 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 18th highest of 25 state primary schools in Dartford. Higher than 39% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.8% | 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
- Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Hill Primary Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westgate Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- River Mill Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Haberdashers' Crayford Primary 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wentworth Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Temple Hill Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anselm's Catholic Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dartford Bridge Community Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Leigh Academy Dartford 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 94% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Dartford's Ofsted rating?
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Dartford was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 20 September 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 3 February 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Dartford do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points below the England average of 62%.
Is Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Dartford oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 39 families put Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Dartford as their first choice for 47 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 39 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 118859.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.