Fleetdown Primary Academy
Lunedale Road, Darenth, Dartford, DA2 6JXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Fleetdown Primary Academy is a primary school in Dartford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 16th of 22 primary schools in Dartford. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 March 2025, report published 15 May 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- 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 25 March 2025
Pupils at the school are safe, happy and play an active part in their community. They embody the school's 'together everyone achieves more' philosophy. They value inclusivity and feel that kindness underpins all parts of their school life. Parents and carers support the school's effective work in supporting pupil's mental and physical well-being. The pupils understand how to raise concerns and appreciate learning about important topics such as online safety. Pupils expect to achieve well. They have confidence in their abilities and enjoy their learning. The school's high expectations are well defined and are followed closely by staff. Consequently, pupils achieve well. They can apply their knowledge to the world around them. They make insightful connections in learning. For example, pupils have strong views about topics such as pollution and ecology in geography. They make links between the motorways near their school and the building of roads through the Amazon. Pupils live up to the school's expectations that everyone should be inclusive. The thoughtful support and guidance provided by the school allow all pupils to feel heard and cared for, by peers and staff alike. They behave well and consistently follow the school's rules of 'Respect, Responsibility and Equality'.
What the school should improve
- Some disadvantaged pupils do not attend regularly enough or arrive at school late. These pupils are missing important learning and developing gaps in their understanding. The school should ensure its work with families brings about improvements to the attendance and punctuality of these pupils.
- There is variability in the implementation of the curriculum. This means some pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, do not always learn the curriculum as well as they could. The school should continue to provide professional development and support to ensure staff have a consistent level of knowledge and skills to deliver the curriculum effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
96 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
636 pupils on roll, with places for 654
Schools near Fleetdown Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brent Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| The Gateway Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Stone St Mary's CofE Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Leigh Academy Dartford | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 94% met the expected standard |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE GOLDEN THREAD ALLIANCE
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Alice Harrington
- Phone
- 01322226891
- Address
- Lunedale Road, Darenth, Dartford, DA2 6JX
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 148519
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.