Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School
URN: 144099 • Dartford DA4 9BN
Overview
- Name
- Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 144099
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Glenn Pollard (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01322863278
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Horton Road, Dartford DA4 9BN
Summary
Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School, located in Dartford, Kent, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrollment of 198 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 210. The school has been part of the Aletheia Academies Trust since 2017, which focuses on providing high-quality education and support, particularly in challenging areas. The school aims to create an enjoyable and inspiring learning environment, encouraging children to embrace challenges and realise their potential.
The curriculum at Horton Kirby prioritises pedagogical excellence, with a strong emphasis on collaborative and mastery learning. Recent Key Stage 2 results show that the school significantly outperformed national averages, with 46% of pupils achieving the higher standard in English grammar, punctuation, and spelling, and 54% in Maths. Key Stage 1 results were similarly impressive, with 90% of pupils meeting the expected standard in Reading.
The school community is actively engaged, with positive feedback from parents highlighting the effective teaching and support their children receive. Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School fosters a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Horton Kirby prioritises pedagogical excellence, with a strong emphasis on collaborative and mastery learning. Recent Key Stage 2 results show that the school significantly outperformed national averages, with 46% of pupils achieving the higher standard in English grammar, punctuation, and spelling, and 54% in Maths. Key Stage 1 results were similarly impressive, with 90% of pupils meeting the expected standard in Reading.
The school community is actively engaged, with positive feedback from parents highlighting the effective teaching and support their children receive. Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School fosters a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Please report your child's absence here (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) (sen)
- Events Calendar (calendar)
- Home (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Vision and Values (other)
- Our School (other)
- Policies and Notices (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Fleetdown Primary School (77.4)
- The Brent Primary School (75.0)
- West Hill Primary School (67.5)
- Leigh Academy Dartford (66.7)
- Dartford Bridge Community Primary School (65.9)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 198
- Boys
- 95
- Girls
- 103
- FSM %
- 19.70
- Open date
- 2017-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 198 | 95 | 103 | 210 | 19.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 216 | 109 | 107 | 240 | 19.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 237 | 117 | 120 | 255 | 24.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 237 | 117 | 120 | 315 | 24.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 260 | 129 | 131 | 315 | 23.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 264 | 132 | 132 | 315 | 17.80 |
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