Is Barnehurst Junior School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 29 November 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 12th of 59 primary schools in Bexley. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Barnehurst Junior School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 60% of pupils at Barnehurst Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Barnehurst Junior School?

Applications for Reception places at Barnehurst Junior School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Barnehurst Junior School

Barnehurst Close, Northumberland Heath, Erith, DA8 3NL

Local ranking12th of 59 primary schools in Bexley

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

240

Capacity

7-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 29 November 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 60.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 8.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 78.0%
Writing (Expected): 83.0%
Maths (Expected): 68.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 68.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 60

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 240
Boys: 125 (52%)
Girls: 115 (48%)
Capacity: 240 (100% full)
SEND: 14.2%
FSM Eligible: 18.3%
EAL: 15.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.2%
SEN Support: 10.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 11.4
Budget per Pupil: £6,267/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 8.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 66.1%
White Other: 6.3%
Mixed Other: 4.6%
Asian Indian: 4.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.4%
Asian Other: 2.9%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.5%
Black African: 2.5%

66.1%

White British

6.3%

White Other

4.6%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01322334214

l.shields@barnehurstfederation.co.uk

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Barnehurst Close

Erith, London

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Administrative

URN: 140321
UKPRN: 10043924
Establishment No.: 5201
Trust: THE PRIMARY FIRST TRUST

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