Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford
100%
Capacity
217
Pupils
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Demand
About Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Dartford community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 217 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 218 places).
Ofsted has rated Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford "Good", the school is led by headteacher Isabel Quinn, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 88% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 425th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 26 in Dartford.
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford is a popular choice with families — it received 84 applications for 29 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is mixed, with 65% recommending the school (54 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford include Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Library, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Football, Gymnastics, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Chess, Coding, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dartford, Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | King Edward Avenue, Dartford, Dartford, DA1 2HX |
| Headteacher | Isabel Quinn |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 217 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.5% |
| School Capacity | 217 / 218 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jun 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (88%)
425th of 13,686
Nationally
48th of 2,034
In South East
2nd of 26
In Dartford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
88%
Expected Standard
19%
Higher Standard
'22/23
80%
'23/24
88%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
54 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
84
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford
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KS2 SATs Explained
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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Contact Information
King Edward Avenue, Dartford
Dartford, DA1 2HX
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