Littlebrook Manor Way, Temple Hill, Dartford, Kent DA1 5EA
10 simple reasons to choose St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
State primary school (voluntary aided) in Temple Hill, Dartford.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Dartford and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. One of the 20 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Kent LEA.
On average, 30 pupils per class and 24 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 9% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's 'Quest Curriculum' is subject based, organised in topics, and emphasises Catholic social morality. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects.
In the top 16% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2011.
Find another school near St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Steephill School (5.1 miles); Merton Court School (5.5 miles); Bronte School (5.7 miles).
State Primary Schools
The Gateway Primary Academy (0.6 miles); Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford (1.1 miles); St Paulinus Church of England Primary School, Crayford (2.4 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Farringtons School (8.3 miles); Eltham College (9.5 miles); Colfe's School (9.8 miles).
State Senior Schools
Dartford Grammar School (1.4 miles); Dartford Grammar School for Girls (1.5 miles); Wilmington Grammar School for Girls (2.7 miles).