Dartford Bridge Community Primary School, Dartford
Dartford Bridge Community Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Dartford, part of Cygnus Academies Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 9th-highest of the 25 schools in Dartford with published results, and 3,408th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Kent (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Dartford Bridge Community Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Dartford Bridge Community Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 93% in reading and 92% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Dartford Bridge Community Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 66 families put Dartford Bridge Community Primary School as their first choice and 95 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 8 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Dartford Bridge Community Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Dartford Bridge Community Primary School are Temple Hill Primary Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 80% reading, 78% maths); River Mill Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 90% reading, 87% maths); St Anselm's Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 90% reading, 83% maths); and Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford (1.1 miles, Good, 76% reading, 65% maths).
Dartford Bridge Community Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Temple Hill Primary AcademyRiver Mill Primary SchoolSt Anselm's Catholic Primary SchoolHoly Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford
The trust
Dartford Bridge Community Primary School is one of 8 schools run by Cygnus Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 68% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
9.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 43.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (28%), Black (26%) and White British (21%).
In 2026, 54 pupils (11.4%) received SEN support and 10 (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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Dartford Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is District Centre (e-bound), 60 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Dartford Bridge Community Primary School issued 15 suspensions, 3.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Dartford Bridge Community Primary School are Leigh UTC Dartford (0.2 miles), Harris Academy Riverside (1.3 miles), Stone Lodge School (1.4 miles) and Dartford Grammar School (1.5 miles).
Leigh UTC DartfordHarris Academy RiversideStone Lodge SchoolDartford Grammar School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its February 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
9.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 93% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 89% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 92% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.1
Avg class size
29.2
Infant (KS1)
30.8
KS2
14
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Dartford Bridge Community Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Dartford Bridge Community Primary School.
- The Pass Masters360m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Dartford Bridge Community Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Dartford Bridge Community Primary School is in Kent; for families living there:
Apply to Kent for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 17
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 13 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Dartford Bridge Community Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Full
420 pupils
420 places
No spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Dartford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Dartford
Across Kent council
Places available
18,893
Applications
16,593
Got 1st preference
89.7%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All primary applications across Kent council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
54
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
13.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
473
Total Pupils
246
Boys
227
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
22.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,821
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,020
Per pupil
£2319k
Total funding
£73k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.9%
Overall absence
10.1%
Persistent absence
376
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Dartford Bridge Community Primary School
Questions parents ask about Dartford Bridge Community Primary School
What are SATs results like at Dartford Bridge Community Primary School?
Of the pupils at Dartford Bridge Community Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 81% reached the expected standard in reading and 89% did so in maths.
What is Dartford Bridge Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dartford Bridge Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2019 it was rated Inadequate.
What is the catchment area for Dartford Bridge Community Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Dartford Bridge Community Primary School is oversubscribed, Kent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Dartford Bridge Community Primary School?
Dartford Bridge Community Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Dartford Bridge Community Primary School?
Classes at Dartford Bridge Community Primary School average 30.1 pupils (2025/26). 4 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Dartford Bridge Community Primary School?
Dartford Bridge Community Primary School has around 473 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Dartford Bridge Community Primary School?
4.9% of sessions were missed at Dartford Bridge Community Primary School in 2024/25. 10.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Dartford Bridge Community Primary School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Dartford Bridge Community Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Dartford Bridge Community Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Dartford Bridge Community Primary School: The Pass Masters (360m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Dartford Bridge Community Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 13 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Dartford Bridge Community Primary School?
Dartford Bridge Community Primary School is at Community Campus, Birdwood Avenue, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5GB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)