The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
24%
+16.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 217
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Miss Isabel Quinn (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
February 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
May 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
King Edward Avenue, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2HX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDartford Grammar School
Secondary · Very close
West Hill Primary Academy
Primary · 413m away
Westgate Primary School
Primary · 479m away
Dartford Grammar School for Girls
Secondary · 497m away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford
Primary · 622m away
Dartford Science & Technology College
Secondary · 666m away
River Mill Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Wentworth Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford?
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford currently has 217 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford take?
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford?
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford is in Dartford, DA1 2HX, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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