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Dartford Bridge Community Primary School

Dartford, DA1 5GBPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
83%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
70 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#903 of 13,686 nationally

About Dartford Bridge Community Primary School

Dartford Bridge Community Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 70 first-preference applications for just 60 places in the 2025/26 admissions round. The school was oversubscribed 1.87 times over, receiving 112 total applications and offering places to 58 first-preference families. This level of demand suggests strong parent confidence, though no specific parent satisfaction survey data is available in the most recent records. The school is a mixed, state primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery provision on site. It sits in the Dartford borough of Kent and is led by headteacher Sarah Smith. The school has a non-religious character and currently has 473 pupils on roll, exceeding its official capacity of 446, which further underscores its draw in the local area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCommunity Campus, Dartford, Dartford, DA1 5GB
HeadteacherSarah Smith
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils473
Free School Meals (FSM)10.9%
School Capacity473 / 446 (106% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundLibraryPlaying FieldsGymnasiumForest SchoolSports HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

NetballTennisAthleticsSwimmingCricketCross Country

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessArt ClubGardeningFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Dartford Bridge Community Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.