Maypole Primary School, based in Dartford, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school 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.

Maypole Primary School currently has around 420 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45% boys and 55% girls. Around 14.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

School Information

Address: Franklin Road, Dartford, DA2 7UZ
Website:
Telephone:
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Kent
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Elizabeth Mitchell
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 118246

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 420
Number of Boys: 189
Number of Girls: 231

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: Below Average (-2.0)
Writing: Average (-0.3)
Maths: Well Below Average (-4.4)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
50%
Town average
68%
Local authority average
66%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
12%
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
101.0
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
Maypole Primary School
Franklin Road , DA2 7UZ
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Maypole Primary School
Franklin Road , DA2 7UZ
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Joydens Wood Junior School
Birchwood Drive , Wilmington DA2 7NE
- not rated 563 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Joydens Wood Junior School
Birchwood Drive , Wilmington DA2 7NE
- not rated 563 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Joydens Wood Infant School
Park Way , DA5 2JD
- not rated 567 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wilmington Enterprise College
Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DR
- not rated 1,459 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Leigh Academy Wilmington
Common Lane , DA2 7DR
4out of 4 1,459 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
Parsons Lane , DA2 7BB
3out of 4 1,461 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
Wilmington Grange , Parsons Lane DA2 7BB
- not rated 1,461 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
Common Lane , Wilmington DA2 7DA
3out of 4 1,597 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
North Kent College
Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT
- not rated 2,140 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Furness School
Rowhill Road , Hextable BR8 7RP
- not rated 2,143 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Barn End Centre
High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP
- not rated 2,211 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
North West Kent Behaviour Service
High Road , Wilmington DA2 7DP
- not rated 2,306 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable More About School
Shenstone School
94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ
- not rated 2,763 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Shenstone School
94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ
- not rated 2,763 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.