The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- 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
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp 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)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 211
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Laura White (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Short inspection
December 2015 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Littlebrook Manor Way, Temple Hill, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5EA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTemple Hill Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
River Mill Primary School
Primary · 683m away
The Gateway Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
York Road Junior School and Language Unit
Primary · 1.1km away
Leigh UTC Dartford
Secondary · 1.1km away
Stone Lodge School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Dartford Bridge Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Brent Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Anselm's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Anselm's Catholic Primary School?
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School currently has 211 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Anselm's Catholic Primary School take?
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Anselm's Catholic Primary School?
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School is in Dartford, DA1 5EA, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Anselm's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Anselm's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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