Greenlands Primary School

Greenlands Primary School is a mixed primary school based in Dartford for children aged 5 to 11. It has roughly 185 pupils on roll. That puts it among the smaller primary schools in Dartford on our figures. It is an academy, so its governing trust sets its own admission arrangements within the national code, and Kent coordinates offers. The headteacher is Mrs Alison Cook.

Inspection at a glance

Ofsted rated Greenlands Primary School Requires Improvement at its inspection on 17 May 2023. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.

How the school is performing

At key stage 2, 73% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Attendance works out at roughly 89.6% (absence 10.4%) (2024/25). Around 52.2% 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 Greenlands Primary School

You apply for a place at Greenlands Primary School on the primary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 15 January. If the school is oversubscribed, places are allocated on its published admissions criteria, which usually give priority to looked-after children, siblings and distance from home to school. 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

Greenlands Primary School 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

Greenlands Primary School offers a breakfast club. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.

Greenlands Primary School contact details and location

Greenlands Primary School is at Green Street Green Road, Darenth, Dartford, Kent, DA2 8DH. The school office can be reached on 01474 703178. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.