The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 209
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr Graham Reilly (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
School Lane, Bean, Dartford, Kent, DA2 8AW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAlkerden Church of England Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.8km away
Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard
Primary · 1.8km away
Ebbsfleet Green Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Manor Community Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Sedley's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet
Secondary · 2.6km away
The Craylands School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bean Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bean Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bean Primary School?
Bean Primary School currently has 209 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bean Primary School take?
Bean Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bean Primary School?
Bean Primary School is in Dartford, DA2 8AW, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bean Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bean Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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