Bean Primary School, Dartford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Bean Primary School excels at nurturing happy, confident children who develop strong personal and social skills alongside their academic learning. Teachers are skilled at delivering clear, interesting lessons and building on what pupils already know. The school's inclusive culture ensures all children, including those with additional needs, receive equal opportunities to learn and thrive.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with phonics taught expertly and struggling readers quickly identified and supported -
- Well-sequenced curriculum across all subjects ensuring pupils build knowledge securely over time -
- Exceptional pupil behavior, relationships and personal development with strong moral values -
- Excellent support for all pupils including those with SEND to access the full curriculum equally -
- Rich cultural, sporting and artistic activities that bring learning to life
Areas for Improvement
- Implementation of the ambitious curriculum could be even more consistent across all subjects to help pupils achieve greater depth in their learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear systems and trusting relationships that mean pupils know they are safe and well cared for.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational trips, visiting speakers, sporting activities, arts programs, Year 4 violin lessons
Bean Primary School is a happy, inclusive and welcoming school where all pupils are valued and supported. The school has successfully maintained the high standards from its previous good rating.
At a Glance
24.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
61 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 77% to 83%. Maths has improved from 68% to 73%. Writing has remained stable at around 73%.
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
204 pupils
210 capacity
6 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Dartford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Dartford
Admissions Demand - Kent
Places available
19,144
Applications
16,524
Got 1st preference
90.6%
Got preferred school
98.5%
Primary admissions across Kent (2025/26)
Inspection History(107)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.24082%
Overall absence
13.15789%
Persistent absence
190
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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