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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford

Dartford, DA1 2HXPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
88%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
27 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#425 of 13,686 nationally

About Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford

Our Lady's Catholic Primary School in Dartford is a state primary that is effectively full, with 217 pupils on a capacity of 218. The school serves a community where only 6.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is notably lower than the national average and suggests a relatively affluent intake. Demand is high: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 84 applications for just 29 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.9 to one. Of those, 27 were first-preference applications, and the school made 27 first-preference offers, meaning it was able to accommodate all who put it first. This is a Roman Catholic school, and while the data doesn't specify admissions criteria, the faith character is likely a factor in how places are allocated. The school is led by headteacher Isabel Quinn and was most recently inspected by Ofsted in June 2025, receiving a Good rating across all areas.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressKing Edward Avenue, Dartford, Dartford, DA1 2HX
HeadteacherIsabel Quinn
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils217
Free School Meals (FSM)6.5%
School Capacity217 / 218 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jun 2025
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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, 20 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sensory RoomICT SuiteLibraryArt StudiosDining HallGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

TennisFootballGymnasticsNetballDanceRoundersCricket

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubChessCodingScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Source: our-ladys.kent.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford

Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.