Manor Community Primary School
99%
Capacity
668
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Manor Community Primary School
Manor Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Dartford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 668 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 674 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Manor Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Natalie Hill, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1835th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 26 in Dartford.
Manor Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 171 applications for 90 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 68 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Manor Community Primary School include Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Rounders, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Coding, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.2%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dartford, Manor Community Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Keary Road, Swanscombe, Dartford, DA10 0BU |
| Headteacher | Natalie Hill |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 668 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.2% |
| School Capacity | 668 / 674 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (1 May 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 29 Nov 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)
1835th of 13,686
Nationally
247th of 2,034
In South East
7th of 26
In Dartford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
79%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
79%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed90
171
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
68 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Keary Road, Swanscombe
Dartford, DA10 0BU
Journey to School
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