The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 240
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bexley
- Trust
- THE PRIMARY FIRST TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Tamara Hunter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Barnehurst Close, Northumberland Heath, Erith, Kent, DA8 3NL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBarnehurst Infant School
Primary · Very close
Northumberland Heath Primary School
Primary · 608m away
Bursted Wood Primary School
Primary · 617m away
Fairford Academy Barnehurst
Primary · 732m away
Woodside Academy
Academy · 759m away
Belmont Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Belmont Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Pelham Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Barnehurst Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Barnehurst Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barnehurst Junior School?
Barnehurst Junior School currently has 240 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barnehurst Junior School take?
Barnehurst Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barnehurst Junior School?
Barnehurst Junior School is in Erith, DA8 3NL, in the Bexley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barnehurst Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Barnehurst Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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