Leigh Academy Dartford

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Dartford, DA11SQ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

83

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
82.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 97.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
92.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 26.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
23 January 2018
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
York Road
Dartford, DA11SQ
Phone
1322224453
Website
dartfordprimary.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141534
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
York Road, Dartford, DA1 1SQ
Website
www.dartfordprimary.org.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
654 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
662
Free School Meals
21.0% (139 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.5% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
14.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
97.0 (+38.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
26.0 (+18.7 vs average)
Maths Score:
112.0 (+7.9 vs average)
Reading Score:
111.0 (+5.8 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 112.0 111.0
2023 110.0 110.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 110.0 110.0
2024 112.0 111.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
74
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
662 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Determined, Persistent Achievers Learning to Change the World"

open-minded knowledgeable principled caring risk-takers independent cooperative lifelong learners global citizens wellbeing reflective

Facilities

Infant & Nursery Site, St Albans Road Junior Site, York Road Little Birds Nursery

Curriculum Highlights

The International Baccalaureate (IB) – Primary Years Programme (PYP) Curriculum Framework PYP Curriculum Framework Subject-Specific Curriculum Statements

Wraparound Care

Little Birds Nursery provides wrap-around care for children from 3 years old.

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