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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford
King Edward Avenue, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2HX, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.4 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
217
Capacity
218
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive KS2 results, 85% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing the school in the top 7% nationally. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 65% recommending the school, indicating room for improvement in community engagement. Overall, it offers a solid educational foundation for children aged 4-11 in Dartford.
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Last inspected: 17 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 85% | Top 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 24% | Top 5% UK |
Parent View (54 responses)
★★★★★3.0
Behaviour is good
78%
Good range of subjects
74%
My child feels safe
72%
My child is happy
69%
Good range of extra-curricular
69%
Progress is communicated
67%
School keeps me informed
65%
I'd recommend this school
65%
School has high expectations
65%
My child makes good progress
63%
School supports development
59%
School responds to concerns
39%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African38.2%
White British17.5%
Mixed Other8.3%
White Other6.0%
Asian Indian6.0%
Mixed W+B African5.5%
Asian Other5.1%
Black Other2.8%
Other2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Location
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51.44699, 0.20823 · DA1 2HX
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118768
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.our-ladys.kent.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford rated by Ofsted?
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 June 2025.
Is Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford a good school?
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford scores 75.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford?
Based on 54 Ofsted Parent View responses, Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford receives a satisfaction score of 61% across all parent survey questions.
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