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Dartford Bridge Community Primary School
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Dartford Bridge Community Primary School
- Primary
- Dartford DA1 5GB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Songs and rhymes in Nursery pave the way for phonics in Reception, helping children start learning to read effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well considered, broad and ambitious with content progressively building from early years through to Year 6.
Areas Needing Improvement: Early years language and communication need improvement; not all staff engage children in purposeful conversations.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In 2023, pupils’ achievement in the key stage 2 statutory assessments was significantly above the national average overall.
Support for Falling Behind: Timely, additional help and regular practice support any pupils who are not keeping up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils live up to the school’s expectations to be caring and respectful citizens.
Support for SEND Pupils: Appropriate processes to identify pupils’ ongoing needs and tailor support. Staff adapt activities and resources for successful learning.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school is calm and orderly, and most pupils behave sensibly. They feel safe and know that any concerns are quickly resolved.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Warm relationships and effective transition arrangements help younger children to settle into the early years with ease.
Parent Feedback: Parents' responses to the online survey, Ofsted Parent View, are considered valuable.
Parental Involvement: The school involves parents by gathering their views via Ofsted Parent View and daily conversations during drop-off times.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a range of clubs including sports, arts and crafts, and a popular music club.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils’ enjoyment and learning are enriched through trips, including a residential visit to an outdoor pursuits centre.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective checks on pupils’ learning enable staff to know what pupils have learned and remembered.
Teacher Engagement: Staff encourage pupils to do their best, though not all staff have consistently high expectations for pupils' work presentation.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff do not consistently develop children's writing skills, including pencil grip and letter formation.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The school needs to ensure all staff maintain high expectations and consistency in teaching quality.
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About Us
Dartford Bridge Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 472 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 75% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
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A-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.3 | 22.6 | 20.9 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 105 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 105 | 108 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% | 57.52% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 8.01% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.5 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 64.16% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 11.56% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dartford Bridge Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1