Academy · Kent

Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield

Term dates

Academies can set their own term dates. Many follow Kent council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

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Admissions

Places for Reception and junior school are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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How places are given: as a Roman Catholic school, it may give priority to children of that faith, then usually by distance. Check its admissions policy.

How many families applied: Reception

For September 2026, 33 families put this school as their first choice, and 30 places were offered. 27 of the families who put it first got a place (82%). More families put it first than there were places.

EntryPlaces offeredPut it firstGot their first choice
September 2026303382%
September 2025303284%
September 20242725100%

Offers made on national offer day, from the Department for Education. Waiting lists and appeals can change things later. The hardest schools to get into.

Before and after school

No club is registered with Ofsted at this school's address. Ask the school about breakfast or after-school care, or find clubs nearby.

Ofsted inspection

Latest graded inspection, 25 June 2024. Overall: Outstanding

Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years
Outstanding

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From Ofsted's published inspection data (Open Government Licence). Report cards and older grades use different scales, so they can't be compared directly.

About and location

Type
Academy
Phase
Primary
Ages
4–11
Pupils
217 (capacity 218)
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Archdiocese of Southwark
Academy trust
KENT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' PARTNERSHIP
Phone
01474706385
Address
Stack Lane, Hartley, Longfield, DA3 8BL
Website
ourladyhartley.kent.sch.uk

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