The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 399
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 14%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- INSPIRE ACADEMY MOVEMENT TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Shern Virdi (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Franklin Road, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7UZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmJoydens Wood Junior School
Primary · 515m away
Joydens Wood Infant School
Primary · 519m away
Leigh Academy Wilmington
Secondary · 1.3km away
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
Secondary · 1.3km away
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
Secondary · 1.5km away
Wilmington Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Wentworth Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Hextable Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Maypole Primary School?
Maypole Primary School currently has 399 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Maypole Primary School take?
Maypole Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Maypole Primary School?
Maypole Primary School is in Dartford, DA2 7UZ, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Maypole Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Maypole Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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