Dartford Primary Academy

Dartford Primary Academy is a mixed primary school based in Dartford for children aged 3 to 11. It has roughly 670 pupils on roll. That makes it one of the larger primary schools in Dartford on our figures. It is an academy rather than a council-run school, though Kent still coordinates the application process. Miss Rebecca Roberts leads the school.

Inspection at a glance

At its most recent Ofsted inspection on 17 June 2025, Dartford Primary Academy was judged Outstanding. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.

How the school is performing

The latest published key stage 2 figures show 94% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Overall absence stands at 4.8%, which is attendance of about 95.2% (2024/25). Around 19.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.

Getting a place at Dartford Primary Academy

You apply for a place at Dartford Primary Academy on the primary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 15 January. Where there are more applications than places, the school's published oversubscription criteria decide who is offered a place, typically starting with looked-after children and siblings. There is no separate entrance assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.

SEND at a glance

Dartford Primary Academy is a mainstream school, supporting pupils with SEND alongside their classmates through the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.

Before and after school

For working families the school runs an on-site nursery. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.

Dartford Primary Academy contact details and location

You will find Dartford Primary Academy at York Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1SQ. The school office can be reached on 01322 224453. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.