Located in Dartford, Greenlands Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Greenlands Primary School currently has around 185 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45.9% boys and 54.1% girls. Around 45.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 10.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 38.6%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 45.9%. african pupils make up about 18.9% , followed by gypsy/roma at 11.9%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Green Street Green Road, Dartford, DA2 8DH
Website: www.greenlandsprimary.org.uk
Telephone: 01474703178
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Kent
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Alison Cook
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 146574

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 17/05/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 5 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 185
Number of Boys: 85
Number of Girls: 100

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 10.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 38.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British45.90%85
African18.90%35
Gypsy/Roma11.90%22
Pakistani5.40%10
Indian4.30%8
Other White2.70%5
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)2.20%4
Other (any other ethnic group)2.20%4
White and Black Caribbean1.60%3
Bangladeshi1.60%3
Other Black1.10%2
Unclassified1.10%2
Other Mixed0.50%1
Caribbean0.50%1
White and Black African0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-1.0)
Writing: Average (1.3)
Maths: Average (-1.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
71%
Town average
68%
Local authority average
66%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
11%
Local authority average
10%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
104.0
Town average
106.2
Local authority average
106.0
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
Town average
105.3
Local authority average
105.1
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Greenlands Primary School
Green Street Green Road , Darenth DA2 8DH
2out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Darenth Community Primary School
Green Street Green Road , Darenth DA2 8DH
- not rated 37 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Bean Primary School
School Lane , Bean DA2 8AW
3out of 4 2,032 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School
Church Road , Sutton-At-Hone DA4 9EX
3out of 4 2,258 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Sutton-at-Hone CofE Primary School
Church Road , Sutton-At-Hone DA4 9EX
- not rated 2,258 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy
Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE
3out of 4 3,278 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Leigh City Technology College
Green Street Green Road , DA1 1QE
- not rated 3,278 yd City technology college Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.