Is The Anthony Roper Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 13 November 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 363rd of 445 primary schools in Kent. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are The Anthony Roper Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 51% of pupils at The Anthony Roper Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at The Anthony Roper Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at The Anthony Roper Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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The Anthony Roper Primary School

High Street, Eynsford, Dartford, DA4 0AA

Local ranking363rd of 445 primary schools in Kent

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

300

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 13 November 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 51.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 7.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 66.0%
Writing (Expected): 68.0%
Maths (Expected): 63.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 66.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 101.0
Cohort Size: 41

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 271
Boys: 138 (53%)
Girls: 120 (47%)
Capacity: 300 (86% full)
SEND: 7.8%
FSM Eligible: 12.2%
EAL: 3.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.2%
SEN Support: 5.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 13.2
Budget per Pupil: £6,057/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Primary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 88.2%
Gypsy/Roma: 2.6%
Mixed Other: 2.2%
White Other: 1.9%
Black African: 1.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.5%
Asian Indian: 1.5%
Asian Other: 0.4%

88.2%

White British

2.6%

Gypsy/Roma

2.2%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01322863680

headteacher@anthony-roper.kent.sch.uk

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High Street

Dartford, South East

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Administrative

URN: 118255
UKPRN: 10069650
Establishment No.: 2089

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