Is Lessness Heath Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 13 September 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 18th of 59 primary schools in Bexley. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Lessness Heath Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 63% of pupils at Lessness Heath Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Lessness Heath Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Lessness Heath Primary 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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Lessness Heath Primary School

Erith Road, Belvedere, DA17 6HB

Local ranking18th of 59 primary schools in Bexley

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

668

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 13 September 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 63.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 12.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 79.0%
Writing (Expected): 73.0%
Maths (Expected): 74.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 59.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 78

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 658
Boys: 320 (50%)
Girls: 318 (50%)
Capacity: 668 (96% full)
SEND: 17.5%
FSM Eligible: 22.7%
EAL: 20.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.9%
SEN Support: 14.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 29.3
Budget per Pupil: £6,373/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 12.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 48.7%
Black African: 15.5%
White Other: 8.8%
Asian Indian: 5.7%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 4.0%
Mixed Other: 3.4%
Asian Other: 3.2%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.8%

48.7%

White British

15.5%

Black African

8.8%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01322433290

admin@lessnessheath.bexley.sch.uk

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Erith Road

Belvedere, London

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Administrative

URN: 141866
UKPRN: 10049027
Establishment No.: 2048
Trust: THE PRIMARY FIRST TRUST

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