Best 3 Primary schools in Dartford – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard (Primary) in Ebbsfleet; Fleetdown Primary Academy (Primary) in Dartford; The Brent Primary School (Primary) in Dartford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard, Fleetdown Primary Academy and The Brent Primary School. They are primary phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Ebbsfleet, Kent and Dartford, Kent. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard), published Dec 2021. The lowest is 2 (The Brent Primary School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for The Brent Primary School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 600, combined total ≈ 1,750, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–25–30%; spread across trusts such as Leigh Academies Trust, THE GOLDEN THREAD ALLIANCE and Cygnus Academies Trust.

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Attribute	Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard DA10 1AD	Fleetdown Primary Academy DA2 6JX	The Brent Primary School DA2 6BA
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Ebbsfleet Kent DA10 1AD	Dartford Kent DA2 6JX	Dartford Kent DA2 6BA
Latest Ofsted	1 13 Dec 2021	1 17 Oct 2014	2 23 Sep 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	450	654	630
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Leigh Academies Trust	THE GOLDEN THREAD ALLIANCE	Cygnus Academies Trust
Website	www.cherryorchardprimaryacademy.org.uk	www.fleetdown.kent.sch.uk	www.brent.kent.sch.uk
Telephone	01322242011	01322226891	01322223943
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard

DA10 1AD

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Ebbsfleet
Kent
DA10 1AD
Ofsted: 1 13 Dec 2021
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Leigh Academies Trust
Website: www.cherryorchardprimaryacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01322242011

Fleetdown Primary Academy

DA2 6JX

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Dartford
Kent
DA2 6JX
Ofsted: 1 17 Oct 2014
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE GOLDEN THREAD ALLIANCE
Website: www.fleetdown.kent.sch.uk
Telephone: 01322226891

The Brent Primary School

DA2 6BA

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Dartford
Kent
DA2 6BA
Ofsted: 2 23 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cygnus Academies Trust
Website: www.brent.kent.sch.uk
Telephone: 01322223943

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.