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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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