The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 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.
12% 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 196
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 7.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bexley
- Trust
- AMADEUS PRIMARY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Charlotte Rhodes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Iron Mill Lane, Crayford, Dartford, Kent, DA1 4RW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Shenstone School
Academy · 331m away
Haberdashers' Crayford Academy
Secondary · 483m away
Endeavour Academy Bexley
Academy · 571m away
Mayplace Primary School
Primary · 695m away
Barnes Cray Primary School
Primary · 974m away
Haberdashers' Crayford Primary
Primary · 974m away
St Catherine's Catholic School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Paulinus Church of England Primary School?
St Paulinus Church of England Primary School currently has 196 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Paulinus Church of England Primary School take?
St Paulinus Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Paulinus Church of England Primary School?
St Paulinus Church of England Primary School is in Dartford, DA1 4RW, in the Bexley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Paulinus Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Paulinus Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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