Is Fairford Academy Barnehurst a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 1 March 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 30th of 59 primary schools in Bexley. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Fairford Academy Barnehurst's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 56% of pupils at Fairford Academy Barnehurst met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Fairford Academy Barnehurst?

Applications for Reception places at Fairford Academy Barnehurst 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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Fairford Academy Barnehurst

Fairford Avenue, Barnehurst, Bexleyheath, DA7 6QP

Local ranking30th of 59 primary schools in Bexley

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

630

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 1 March 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 56.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 8.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 71.0%
Writing (Expected): 73.0%
Maths (Expected): 73.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 81.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 79

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 528
Boys: 250 (55%)
Girls: 202 (45%)
Capacity: 630 (72% full)
SEND: 24.8%
FSM Eligible: 40.2%
EAL: 29.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.1%
SEN Support: 22.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 23.5
Budget per Pupil: £6,382/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 16.9% 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: 53.2%
White Other: 13.2%
Black African: 13.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.3%
Asian Indian: 2.1%
Asian Pakistani: 2.1%
Asian Other: 1.9%
Gypsy/Roma: 1.7%

53.2%

White British

13.2%

White Other

13.0%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01322333998

fairfordadmin@illuminateminds.org

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Fairford Avenue

Bexleyheath, London

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Administrative

URN: 141889
UKPRN: 10049205
Establishment No.: 2062
Trust: ILLUMINATE MINDS TRUST

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