Best 3 Primary schools in Dartford – comparison

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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: Fleetdown Primary Academy (Primary) in Dartford; The Brent Primary School (Primary) in Dartford; Haberdashers' Crayford Primary (Primary) in Dartford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Fleetdown Primary Academy, The Brent Primary School and Haberdashers' Crayford Primary. They are primary phase and academy converter type located around Dartford, Kent. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Fleetdown Primary Academy), published Oct 2014. 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 ≈ 500, combined total ≈ 1,550, typical FSM 20–25%, range 10–15%–25–30%; spread across trusts such as THE GOLDEN THREAD ALLIANCE, Cygnus Academies Trust and Haberdashers' Aske's Federation Trust.

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Attribute	Fleetdown Primary Academy DA2 6JX	The Brent Primary School DA2 6BA	Haberdashers' Crayford Primary DA1 4RS
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Dartford Kent DA2 6JX	Dartford Kent DA2 6BA	Dartford Kent DA1 4RS
Latest Ofsted	1 17 Oct 2014	2 23 Sep 2024	2 14 May 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	654	630	236
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	THE GOLDEN THREAD ALLIANCE	Cygnus Academies Trust	Haberdashers' Aske's Federation Trust
Website	www.fleetdown.kent.sch.uk	www.brent.kent.sch.uk	www.habscrayfordprimary.org.uk
Telephone	01322226891	01322223943	—
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

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

Haberdashers' Crayford Primary

DA1 4RS

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Dartford
Kent
DA1 4RS
Ofsted: 2 14 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Haberdashers' Aske's Federation Trust
Website: www.habscrayfordprimary.org.uk
Telephone: —

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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.