Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School, Dartford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a nurturing school where pupils thrive through strong relationships and high expectations. Teachers have clear subject knowledge, check understanding regularly, and help pupils remember what they learn. The school offers fantastic opportunities beyond the classroom - from sporting events to temple visits - so every child can discover new interests and develop confidence.
Key Strengths
- Pupils collaborate highly effectively and value each other's views, demonstrating the school's vision in daily life
- Strong phonics teaching and reading priority mean pupils make excellent progress in reading and love books
- High expectations for behaviour are evident, with pupils showing respect and supporting each other well
- Wide range of clubs, trips, and leadership roles help pupils develop confidence and new interests
- Effective safeguarding arrangements keep pupils safe and supported
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils' writing skills, including spelling and handwriting, are not developed consistently well across the school
- Support for pupils with SEND is variable - adaptations in lessons do not always meet their specific needs precisely
- Pupil attendance for some remains below national averages, though the school has introduced new systems to help
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with strong routines in place and pupils trusting staff to support them with any worries or concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Sporting events, music events, speaking events, school council, eco warriors club, reading incentive schemes, trips to local castles and temples, mini-beast hunts
Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School has maintained the standards from its previous Good rating. The school demonstrates strong collaboration, effective teaching, and high behavioural expectations, though some pupils with SEND need more consistent support in lessons.
At a Glance
20.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
113 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 82%. Maths has remained stable at around 77%. Writing has remained stable at around 83%.
Class Sizes
28.4
Avg class size
26.3
Infant (KS1)
29.9
KS2
14
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
372 pupils
420 capacity
48 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)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.0505%
Overall absence
17.67956%
Persistent absence
362
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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