Is Barrington Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 9 July 2025. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 27th of 59 primary schools in Bexley. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Barrington Primary School's SATs results?

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

How do I apply for a place at Barrington Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Barrington 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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Barrington Primary School

Barrington Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4UN

Local ranking27th of 59 primary schools in Bexley

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 9 July 2025.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 62.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 12.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 71.0%
Writing (Expected): 71.0%
Maths (Expected): 71.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 71.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 34

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 208
Boys: 110 (52%)
Girls: 103 (48%)
Capacity: 210 (101% full)
SEND: 18.8%
FSM Eligible: 11.5%
EAL: 37.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 9.1%
SEN Support: 9.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.3
Budget per Pupil: £8,601/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 51.0%
White Other: 14.9%
Asian Indian: 10.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 4.3%
Asian Chinese: 4.3%
Asian Other: 4.3%
Other: 3.4%
Gypsy/Roma: 1.4%

51.0%

White British

14.9%

White Other

10.6%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

02083040242

head@barrington.bexley.lseat.org.uk

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Barrington Road

Bexleyheath, London

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Administrative

URN: 143868
UKPRN: 10062298
Establishment No.: 2083
Trust: LONDON SOUTH EAST ACADEMIES TRUST

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