Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School
Horton Road, Horton Kirby, Dartford, DA4 9BNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Dartford for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 9th of 22 primary schools in Dartford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 May 2023, report published 2 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 May 2023
Staff set ambitious aims for what pupils will achieve at Horton Kirby. These aims are fulfilled, particularly in early years, through a focused learning culture. This is underpinned by the school's values. Pupil leaders helped to draw up these values, which show what is expected of everyone in the school community Pupils enjoy their learning and achieve well. This is built on a secure foundation of effective reading. Pupils enjoy making use of the indoor and outdoor libraries. Leaders support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well. This enables all pupils to work towards those same ambitions. Pupils behave well. They know what is expected of them thanks to clear routines in the classroom and beyond. These are embedded during Reception, so they become habitual. Pupils are praised and rewarded for making the right choices. They encourage one another in their work and in the playground. Individual successes are shared through inter-house competitions. If problems arise, pupils are confident to talk to staff. Bullying is not tolerated, and pupils feel safe in school as a result. This is because leaders make sure that they follow up and resolve any concerns.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, leaders have not concentrated enough on addressing pupils' gaps in learning. As a result, some older pupils do not acquire the same depth of knowledge and skill as they could. Leaders should ensure that as the new curriculum is implemented, sufficient adjustments are made to close any gaps in pupil understanding.
- In key stages 1 and 2, the design of some aspects of the personal development curriculum does not consider fully the needs of disadvantaged pupils. As a result, disadvantaged pupils do not consistently benefit from planned opportunities as well as they could. Leaders should ensure that all pupils benefit equally from the school's personal development provision.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
17 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
212 pupils on roll, with places for 220
Schools near Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Greenlands Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 73% met the expected standard |
| Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| The Anthony Roper Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| Steephill School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Glenn Pollard
- Phone
- 01322863278
- Address
- Horton Road, Horton Kirby, Dartford, DA4 9BN
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 144099
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.