The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp 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)
106
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 648
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 14.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- THE GOLDEN THREAD ALLIANCE
- Head
- Mrs Alice Harrington
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Lunedale Road, Darenth, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6JX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSir Geoffrey Leigh Academy
Secondary · 781m away
The Brent Primary School
Primary · 911m away
The Gateway Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Stone Lodge School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
York Road Junior School and Language Unit
Primary · 1.5km away
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Temple Hill Primary Academy
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Fleetdown Primary Academy?
Fleetdown Primary Academy currently has 648 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fleetdown Primary Academy take?
Fleetdown Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fleetdown Primary Academy?
Fleetdown Primary Academy is in Dartford, DA2 6JX, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fleetdown Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Fleetdown Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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