The Anthony Roper Primary School
High Street, Eynsford, Dartford, DA4 0AAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Anthony Roper Primary School is a primary school in Dartford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 22nd of 22 primary schools in Dartford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 July 2015, report published 9 September 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 November 2024
This is a school where pupils are happy. One pupil commented, reflecting the views of many, 'I love it here. It is amazing'. Pupils attend school regularly. They enjoy learning and benefit from the wide range of opportunities the school provides. A strong sense of community pervades the school. Pupils told the lead inspector about the many friends they have made. Pupils are positive ambassadors of the school and go out of their way to help their peers without being asked. Academically, pupils do not achieve as well as they should. This is because the curriculum is not as developed as it could be. The school does not ensure that learning is well adapted to meet pupils' individual needs. The school values, such as creativity and teamwork, are woven deeply into the fabric of the school. Children learn about these values from Reception onwards. 'Values days' throughout the year provide a constant reminder of what it means to be a pupil here. As a result, pupils behave well and demonstrate high levels of respect. At playtimes, pupils play together well. They have opportunities to develop their interests, including in sport, reading and art.
What the school should improve
- The most important knowledge and skills that pupils need to learn in subjects beyond English and mathematics lacks specificity. This means that there is not a sharp enough focus on what it is that pupils should learn and when. As a result, pupils do not develop detailed knowledge and skills in all areas of the curriculum. The school must continue its work on identifying the most important content pupils need to learn and when.
- Teaching does not support pupils with SEND consistently well. As a result, these pupils develop gaps in learning and their progress through the curriculum is slowed. The school must ensure that staff have the knowledge and expertise they need to support pupils with SEND effectively.
- There are some inconsistencies in how well the curriculum is delivered. This means that teaching sometimes moves pupils on to new learning when they have not fully understood what they have been taught. The school must ensure that staff know how to check pupils' understanding and tackle misconceptions effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
41 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
258 pupils on roll, with places for 300
Schools near The Anthony Roper Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Downsview Community Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 52% met the expected standard |
| High Firs Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Crockenhill Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 41% met the expected standard |
| St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 75% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Adam Nicholls
- Phone
- 01322863680
- Address
- High Street, Eynsford, Dartford, DA4 0AA
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 118255
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.