Iron Mill Lane, Crayford, Dartford, Kent DA1 4RW
10 simple reasons to choose St Paulinus Church of England Primary School, Crayford
State primary school (academy converter) in Crayford, Dartford.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
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 Paulinus Church of England Primary School, Crayford
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Dartford and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles. One of the 5 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Bexley LEA.
On average, 29.8 pupils per class and 25.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 12% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Most subjects are taught separately, but humanities, art and DT are taught as cross-curricular topics. Enquiry skills are usually developed in the topics.
In the top 29% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
There is provision for music, art, DT, drama, and dance, though usually as part of an integrated topic or another subject. Choir and orchestra. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2013.
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West Lodge School (4.1 miles); Merton Court School (4.2 miles); Benedict House Preparatory School (4.5 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Crayford (0.3 miles); Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford (1.6 miles); The Barnehurst Federation of Schools (1.6 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Farringtons School (5.8 miles); Eltham College (6.9 miles); Colfe's School (7.2 miles).
State Senior Schools
Dartford Grammar School (1.5 miles); Beths Grammar School (1.5 miles); Dartford Grammar School for Girls (1.6 miles).