Springhead Park Primary School is a primary school in Northfleet, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
Springhead Park Primary School currently has around 412 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.1% boys and 52.9% girls. Around 17.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.2%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 44.2%. african pupils make up about 18% , followed by indian at 11.7%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Springhead Parkway, Northfleet, DA11 8BY |
| Website: | www.springheadparkprimary.com |
| Telephone: | 01474555155 |
| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Wayne Clayton |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 147850 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/05/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 472 |
| Number of Pupils: | 412 |
| Number of Boys: | 194 |
| Number of Girls: | 218 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 44.20% | 182 |
| African | 18.00% | 74 |
| Indian | 11.70% | 48 |
| Other White | 10.40% | 43 |
| Other Mixed | 4.90% | 20 |
| Unclassified | 2.90% | 12 |
| Pakistani | 1.50% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.50% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfleet Nursery School 140 London Road , Northfleet DA11 9JS | 4out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springhead Park Primary School Springhead Parkway , Springhead Park DA11 8BY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet Springhead Road , Northfleet DA11 9QZ | - not rated | 967 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Northfleet Springhead Road , Northfleet DA11 9QZ | 4out of 4 | 967 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Painters Ash Primary School Masefield Road , Northfleet DA11 8EL | 3out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Dover Road , Northfleet DA11 9PL | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfleet School for Girls Hall Road , Northfleet DA11 8AQ | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Northfleet Technology College Colyer Road , Northfleet DA11 8BG | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet Southfleet Road , DA10 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swan Valley Community School Southfleet Road , DA10 0BZ | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanscombe School Swanscombe Street , DA10 0BQ | - not rated | 1,849 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint George's Church of England School Meadow Road , DA11 7LS | 3out of 4 | 2,465 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alkerden Church of England Academy Colyer Drive , DA10 1HN | - not rated | 2,653 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN | - not rated | 2,703 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford and Gravesham Joynes House , New Road DA11 0AT | - not rated | 2,875 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.