Temple Hill Primary Academy
St Edmund's Road, Temple Hill, Dartford, DA1 5NDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Temple Hill Primary Academy is a primary school in Dartford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 18th of 22 primary schools in Dartford. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 November 2024, report published 13 January 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 26 November 2024
Everyone is welcome at this friendly, inclusive school. Pupils from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures get along together well. They focus on what they have in common and are interested and respectful about each other's lives and beliefs. Pupils have a keen sense of the importance of equality. The school is united and harmonious. Pupils are expected to behave well. Mostly they do this. Any pupils who need a little extra help to manage their emotions and behaviour are supported to be successful. The school is calm and purposeful. Pupils move around the extensive space sensibly. Even the very youngest children follow well-established routines. Pupils enjoy breaktimes. They use the outside exercise equipment enthusiastically and join in with games that staff organise. Pupils trust in adults to help them resolve any problems. They are safe and happy. Pupils value the education they receive and enjoy their learning. Staff make it fun and interesting. Pupils aspire to do well and understand the importance of not giving up if things are difficult. They are keen to overcome challenges. These positive attitudes, alongside the school's high expectations set for learning, are helping pupils to increasingly achieve well. They are ready for the next stages of their education.
What the school should improve
- Opportunities for pupils to write across the curriculum are underdeveloped. This hinders the development of their writing skills. The school should ensure that pupils have opportunities to apply their writing skills across the curriculum for a range of different purposes and audiences.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
129 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
850 pupils on roll, with places for 914
Schools near Temple Hill Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| River Mill Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Dartford Bridge Community Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Leigh Academy Dartford | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 94% met the expected standard |
| The Gateway Primary Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE GOLDEN THREAD ALLIANCE
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Leon Dawson
- Phone
- 01322224600
- Address
- St Edmund's Road, Temple Hill, Dartford, DA1 5ND
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 143219
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.