Dartford Bridge Community Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Community Campus Birdwood Avenue Dartford Kent DA1 5GB |
| Phone | 01322470678 |
| Reference Number | 147454 |
Dartford Bridge Community Primary School is performing well overall, with a classification of 'Good' across all inspection domains. This marks the school's first inspection under section 5 of the Education Act since becoming an academy in 2019. The headteacher, Sarah Smith, has implemented strong leadership that has seen significant improvements in achievement and quality of education, with pupils excelling in key stage 2 assessments. The school fosters an inclusive and diverse environment, where pupils feel safe and are encouraged to celebrate various cultures and beliefs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 473 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.01%
Girls: 47.99% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 45.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 26 | 59 |
| 2 | 36 | 24 | 60 |
| 3 | 28 | 33 | 61 |
| 4 | 36 | 24 | 60 |
| 5 | 30 | 33 | 63 |
| 6 | 30 | 32 | 62 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 25.4% |
| White, British | 21.6% |
| Indian | 14.4% |
| White, Other | 13.1% |
| Asian, Other | 5.9% |
| Pakistani | 5.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.4% |
| Chinese | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong and determined leadership
- Well-considered, broad, and ambitious curriculum
- High achievement in key stage 2 assessments
- Effective transition arrangements for early years
- Positive school environment encouraging respectful behavior
- Pupils appreciate and celebrate their achievements
- Rich opportunities for learning through diverse community
- Engagement in charitable activities and reflection on current events
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent development of children's writing skills in early years
- Variable quality of handwriting and presentation among pupils
- Inconsistent expectations for work presentation across staff
- Staff not fully engaging children in language and communication development
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 19% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.8 | ||
| Writing | 2.6 | ||
| Maths | 3.5 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 23 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 19 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Temple Hill Primary Academy
St Edmund's Road, Temple Hill, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5ND |
0.66 miles |
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River Mill Primary School
Central Road, Dartford, DA1 5XR |
0.68 miles |
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St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Littlebrook Manor Way, Temple Hill, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5EA |
0.79 miles |
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford
Chatsworth Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5AF |
1.14 miles |
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford
King Edward Avenue, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2HX |
1.35 miles |
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The Gateway Primary Academy
Milestone Road, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6DW |
1.41 miles |
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Leigh Academy Dartford
York Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1SQ |
1.44 miles |
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Westgate Primary School
Summerhill Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2LP |
1.5 miles |
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West Hill Primary Academy
Dartford Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3DZ |
1.51 miles |
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The Brent Primary School
London Road, Stone, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6BA |
1.55 miles |
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Purfleet Primary Academy
Tank Hill Road, Purfleet Primary Academy, Purfleet-on-Thames, Essex, RM19 1TA |
1.61 miles |
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Haberdashers' Crayford Primary
Iron Mill Lane, Crayford, Dartford, Kent, DA1 4RS |
1.68 miles |
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St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School
Slade Green Road, St Paul's(Slade Green) C of E Primary, Erith, Kent, DA8 2HX |
1.69 miles |
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Haberdashers' Slade Green Primary
Chrome Road, Slade Green, Erith, Kent, DA8 2EL |
1.76 miles |
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Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School
Hayes Road, Horns Cross, Greenhithe, Kent, DA9 9EF |
1.99 miles |
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Peareswood Primary School
Peareswood Road, Erith, Kent, DA8 3PR |
2.06 miles |
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Fleetdown Primary Academy
Lunedale Road, Darenth, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6JX |
2.07 miles |
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Oakfield Primary Academy
Oakfield Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2SW |
2.08 miles |
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Wentworth Primary School
Wentworth Drive, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3NG |
2.13 miles |
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St Paulinus Church of England Primary School
Iron Mill Lane, Crayford, Dartford, Kent, DA1 4RW |
2.28 miles |
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Leigh UTC Dartford
Brunel Way, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5TF |
0.24 miles |
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Harris Academy Riverside
London Road, Purfleet, Essex, RM19 1QY |
1.28 miles |
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Stone Lodge School
Stone Lodge Road, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6FY |
1.37 miles |
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Dartford Grammar School
West Hill, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2HW |
1.52 miles |
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Dartford Grammar School for Girls
Shepherds Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2NT |
1.66 miles |
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Dartford Science & Technology College
Heath Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2LY |
1.76 miles |
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Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy
Green Street Green Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1QE |
1.83 miles |
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Haberdashers' Crayford Academy
Iron Mill Lane, Crayford, Dartford, Kent, DA1 4RS |
1.99 miles |
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North Kent College
Oakfield Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2JT |
2.34 miles |
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Woodside Academy
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2.47 miles |
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Shenstone School
94 Old Road, Crayford, Kent, DA1 4DZ |
2.49 miles |
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Endeavour Academy Bexley
Woodside Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 6LB |
2.62 miles |
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Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
Parsons Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7BB |
2.63 miles |
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Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
Common Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7DA |
2.75 miles |
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Leigh Academy Bexley
Avenue Road, Erith, Kent, DA8 3BN |
2.78 miles |
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Leigh Academy Wilmington
Common Lane, Wilmington, Kent, DA2 7DR |
2.8 miles |
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St Catherine's Catholic School
Watling Street, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7QJ |
3.11 miles |
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Harris Academy Chafford Hundred
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3.11 miles |
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St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
Halcot Avenue, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7QB |
3.19 miles |
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Ormiston Park Academy
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3.19 miles |