What schools serve Dartford?

There are 35 schools in Dartford, Bexley — including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, The Anthony Roper Primary School, Bean Primary School, St Anselm's Catholic Primary School, Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

How many primary and secondary schools are in Dartford?

Dartford has 25 primary schools and 9 secondary schools. There is also 1 other school (such as all-through or special schools) in the area. All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Dartford?

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Dartford, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Dartford schools are set by Bexley and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Bexley admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Dartford?

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Dartford are set by Bexley as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Dartford

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

There are 35 schools in Dartford , Bexley — including 25 primary schools and 9 secondary schools. Catchment area boundaries are set by Bexley and reviewed annually — click a school below to view its admissions guidance.

Primary Schools in Dartford (25)

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Primary · Voluntary aided school

Dartford · DA1 4DZ

Ages 4–11 212 pupils Capacity 218

The Anthony Roper Primary School

Primary · Foundation school

Dartford · DA4 0AA

Ages 4–11 271 pupils Capacity 315

Bean Primary School

Primary · Community school

Dartford · DA2 8AW

Ages 4–11 209 pupils Capacity 210

St Anselm's Catholic Primary School

Primary · Voluntary aided school

Dartford · DA1 5EA

Ages 5–11 211 pupils Capacity 210

Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford

Primary · Voluntary aided school

Dartford · DA1 2HX

Ages 4–11 217 pupils Capacity 218

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford

Primary · Voluntary aided school

Dartford · DA1 5AF

Ages 4–11 422 pupils Capacity 420

Joydens Wood Junior School

Primary · Academy converter

Dartford · DA2 7NE

Ages 7–11 324 pupils Capacity 280

Wilmington Primary School

Primary · Academy converter

Dartford · DA2 7DF

Ages 4–11 210 pupils Capacity 210

Wentworth Primary School

Primary · Academy converter

Dartford · DA1 3NG

Ages 4–11 653 pupils Capacity 630

The Brent Primary School

Primary · Academy converter

Dartford · DA2 6BA

Ages 4–11 652 pupils Capacity 630

The Gateway Primary Academy

Primary · Academy converter

Dartford · DA2 6DW

Ages 4–11 210 pupils Capacity 210

Leigh Academy Dartford

Primary · Academy converter

Dartford · DA1 1SQ

Ages 3–11 670 pupils Capacity 654

St Paulinus Church of England Primary School

Primary · Academy converter

Dartford · DA1 4RW

Ages 5–11 196 pupils Capacity 210

Westgate Primary School

Primary · Academy sponsor led

Dartford · DA1 2LP

Ages 4–11 212 pupils Capacity 210

Oakfield Primary Academy

Primary · Academy converter

Dartford · DA1 2SW

Ages 2–11 721 pupils Capacity 630

Temple Hill Primary Academy

Primary · Academy converter

Dartford · DA1 5ND

Ages 3–11 889 pupils Capacity 914

Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School

Primary · Academy converter

Dartford · DA4 9BN

Ages 5–11 198 pupils Capacity 225

West Hill Primary Academy

Primary · Academy converter

Dartford · DA1 3DZ

Ages 5–11 520 pupils Capacity 507

Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School

Primary · Academy converter

Dartford · DA4 9EX

Ages 4–11 397 pupils Capacity 420

Greenlands Primary School

Primary · Academy converter

Dartford · DA2 8DH

Ages 5–11 185 pupils Capacity 210

River Mill Primary School

Primary · Free schools

Dartford · DA1 5XR

Ages 3–11 358 pupils Capacity 420

Haberdashers' Crayford Primary

Primary · Academy converter

Dartford · DA1 4RS

Ages 3–11 243 pupils Capacity 236

Dartford Bridge Community Primary School

Primary · Academy sponsor led

Dartford · DA1 5GB

Ages 3–11 473 pupils Capacity 446

Fleetdown Primary Academy

Primary · Academy converter

Dartford · DA2 6JX

Ages 4–11 648 pupils Capacity 654

Maypole Primary School

Primary · Academy converter

Dartford · DA2 7UZ

Ages 4–11 399 pupils Capacity 420

Secondary Schools in Dartford (9)

Dartford Science & Technology College

Secondary · Foundation school

Dartford · DA1 2LY

Ages 11–18 855 pupils Capacity 950

Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy

Secondary · Academy sponsor led

Dartford · DA1 1QE

Ages 11–19 1335 pupils Capacity 1500

Haberdashers' Crayford Academy

Secondary · Academy sponsor led

Dartford · DA1 4RS

Ages 11–18 1078 pupils Capacity 1150

Dartford Grammar School

Secondary · Academy converter

Dartford · DA1 2HW

Ages 11–18 1543 pupils Capacity 1550

Wilmington Grammar School for Boys

Secondary · Academy converter

Dartford · DA2 7DA

Ages 11–18 1178 pupils Capacity 848

Wilmington Grammar School for Girls

Secondary · Academy converter

Dartford · DA2 7BB

Ages 11–18 1163 pupils Capacity 1070

Leigh UTC Dartford

Secondary · University technical college

Dartford · DA1 5TF

Ages 11–18 689 pupils Capacity 960

Dartford Grammar School for Girls

Secondary · Academy converter

Dartford · DA1 2NT

Ages 11–18 1248 pupils Capacity 1119

Stone Lodge School

Secondary · Free schools

Dartford · DA2 6FY

Ages 11–19 1052 pupils Capacity 1450

Other Schools in Dartford (1)

North Kent College

All through · Further education

Dartford · DA1 2JT

Ages 16–99

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Dartford are set by Bexley and updated each year. The "last distance offered" — how far the furthest successful applicant lived — changes annually based on the number of applications received.

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