Bean Primary School
School Lane, Bean, Dartford, DA2 8AWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bean Primary School is a primary school in Dartford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 13th of 22 primary schools in Dartford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 November 2019, report published 28 November 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 April 2025
This is a happy, inclusive and welcoming school where all pupils are valued and supported. There is a positive culture built on a shared commitment that pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), have the right to 'Be the Best You Can Be'. This is demonstrated in every aspect of school life. Pupils respond well to meet the school's high expectations for their learning and personal achievements, whatever their starting points. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They develop as well-rounded, confident individuals who enjoy learning. A parent, expressing views shared by others, praised the way the school supports pupils academically and 'nurtures their personal development, confidence, and social skills'. Pupils' well-being is paramount. Staff know all the pupils very well. There are trusting and warm relationships with staff that mean pupils know they are safe and well cared for. They know there are always adults who can help them if they have any worries or concerns. Pupils are happy, friendly, polite and kind. They look out for and care for each other. Pupils behave extremely well in lessons and around the school.
What the school should improve
- At times, the ambitious and well-structured curriculum across subjects could be implemented even more effectively. This means that, on occasion, pupils do not achieve as highly as they could or achieve the depth of learning that they are capable of. The school should continue with its plans for pupils to achieve their very best in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
204 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Bean Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 83% met the expected standard |
| Greenlands Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 73% met the expected standard |
| Ebbsfleet Green Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 97% met the expected standard |
| Manor Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Sedley's Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Graham Reilly
- Phone
- 01474833225
- Address
- School Lane, Bean, Dartford, DA2 8AW
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118266
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.