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Fleetdown Primary Academy

Dartford, DA2 6JXPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
74%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
66 1st-choice / 77 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2998 of 13,686 nationally

About Fleetdown Primary Academy

Fleetdown Primary Academy in Dartford is a popular school, and the numbers tell a clear story. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 150 applications for just 77 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.95. Of those, 66 families put it as their first preference, and all 66 were offered a place. Parent feedback from the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, shows that 72% of the 92 respondents would recommend the school to other parents. When asked directly, 91% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 90% felt their child is safe. However, the picture is more mixed on how concerns are handled, with 57% agreeing or strongly agreeing they are dealt with properly, while 27% disagreed or strongly disagreed. Similarly, 57% of parents felt the school gives SEND children the support they need, against 43% who disagreed or strongly disagreed.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLunedale Road, Dartford, Dartford, DA2 6JX
HeadteacherAlice Harrington
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils648
Free School Meals (FSM)14.5%
School Capacity648 / 654 (99% full)

The full report on this school

What 92 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Mar 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 15 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Music RoomsICT SuiteSports HallPlaying FieldsDining HallForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

FootballRoundersCross CountryAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubFilm ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionMulti-SensoryOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fleetdown Primary Academy

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