Bean Primary School, Dartford

In its own words: "Bean Primary School is a one-form entry, village primary school set in an idyllic rural location; it even has its own woods!"

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a popular village primary school with a long-standing tradition of success in sport as well as providing a good quality education for children in the core areas of learning. My staff and I are proud of our successes and committed to providing an excellent education for all children within our care."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £3.00 per session.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026 and an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Bean Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 77% in reading and 68% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 31 families put Bean Primary School as their first choice and 68 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 8 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Bean Primary School are Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard (1.1 miles, Outstanding, 88% reading, 88% maths); Greenlands Primary School (1.2 miles, Requires improvement, 80% reading, 87% maths); Ebbsfleet Green Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 97% reading, 97% maths); and Manor Community Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 81% reading, 76% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Bean Primary School.

61 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Bean Primary School (as of September 2025): 90% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 46% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (95%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (46%).

In 2026, 20 pupils (9.8%) received SEN support and 2 (1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Greenhithe for Bluewater Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Black Horse (opposite), 70 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 18 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).

Bean Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Bean Primary School are Alkerden Church of England Academy (1.1 miles) and Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet (1.6 miles).