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Springhead Park Primary School

Gravesham, DA11 8BYPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
66 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#8,964
of 13,686 nationally

About Springhead Park Primary School

Springhead Park Primary School sits within the Kent local authority, where it ranks 292nd out of 459 primary schools of the same type. In the more immediate Gravesham area, the school places 18th out of 25 primaries, placing it in the bottom half locally. For context, the top-performing peers in Kent include Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School, Leigh Academy Dartford, and Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School, all of which achieve the highest possible ranking scores. Springhead Park is a mixed, non-religious state primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site. It has capacity for 472 pupils and currently enrols 412, with 17 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals. The school is led by headteacher Wayne Clayton and was rated Good across all categories in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressSpringhead Parkway, Northfleet, Gravesham, DA11 8BY
HeadteacherWayne Clayton
Local AuthorityKent
Number of Pupils412
Free School Meals (FSM)17.0%
School Capacity412 / 472 (87% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 May 2023
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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, 5 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
Music RoomsArt StudiosDining HallOutdoor Playground

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

RoundersSwimmingTennisCricket

Clubs & Activities

CodingArt ClubFilm 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.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:45-08:35

After-school care

15:20-18:00

Source: springheadparkprimary.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Springhead Park Primary School

Springhead Park 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.