Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford, Dartford
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Dartford. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 24th-highest of the 25 schools in Dartford with published results, and 10,218th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2017)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- 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
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford in detail
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "I am Mrs Wall and I am the Headteacher; I have been at the school for many years and am passionate about Holy Trinity and the education we offer our children. We enjoy many successes in many different areas (particularly art, sport and music) and are proud of the achievements our children make, both individually and in team efforts."
The school runs a breakfast club.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford reached the expected standard in reading and 65% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 73% in Kent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 79% in reading and 79% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford
For September 2026 entry, 39 families put Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford as their first choice and 69 named it as one of their preferences, for 47 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford are Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford (0.4 miles, Good, 100% reading, 94% maths); West Hill Primary Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 88% reading, 81% maths); Westgate Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 97% reading, 94% maths); and River Mill Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 90% reading, 87% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford.
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, DartfordWest Hill Primary AcademyWestgate Primary SchoolRiver Mill Primary School
Who goes there
47.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (33%), White British (23%) and Asian (18%).
In 2026, 96 pupils (23.7%) received SEN support and 8 (2%) 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 1050 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lawson Road (adjacent), 230 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 347 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Kent (101), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford issued 7 suspensions, 1.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford are Dartford Grammar School (0.5 miles), Dartford Grammar School for Girls (0.6 miles), Dartford Science & Technology College (0.7 miles) and Leigh UTC Dartford (0.9 miles).
Dartford Grammar SchoolDartford Grammar School for GirlsDartford Science & Technology CollegeLeigh UTC Dartford
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from September 2017, 9 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2017 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
20.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 79% to 65% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 67% to 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.9
Avg class size
26.7
Infant (KS1)
30.9
KS2
13
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford
Newsletter Term 1 week 3
28 Sep 2026
Newsletter Term 1 Week 4
28 Sep 2026
Newsletter Term 1 Week 2
15 Sep 2026
Newsletter Term 6 Week 7
8 Sep 2026
Newsletter Term 1 Week 1
8 Sep 2026
Newsletter Term 6 Week 5
15 Jul 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford.
- West Hill Life LtdAt the school · Not yet graded
- Dartford Kumon Centre890m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 32
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 32 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 24 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
4 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 Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
419 pupils
420 places
1 spare place 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(10)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
96
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
25.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
405
Total Pupils
220
Boys
185
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
17.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,559
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,198
Per pupil
£2409k
Total funding
£98k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.5%
Overall absence
9.7%
Persistent absence
390
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
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford
Questions parents ask about Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford
What are SATs results like at Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford?
Of the pupils at Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 76% reached the expected standard in reading and 65% did so in maths.
What is Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford's Ofsted rating?
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2017, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford?
No fixed boundary. When Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford is oversubscribed, Kent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford?
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford?
Classes at Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford average 28.9 pupils (2025/26). 5 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford?
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford has around 405 pupils on roll. 20% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford?
4.5% of sessions were missed at Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford in 2024/25. 9.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford 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 Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: West Hill Life Ltd (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 32 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 24 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 4 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 Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford?
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford is at Chatsworth Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5AF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)