The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 625
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 9.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bexley
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Kelley-Day (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Alma Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 4ED
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWest Lodge School
Independent · 411m away
Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School
Secondary · 450m away
Benedict House Preparatory School
Independent · 527m away
Holy Trinity Lamorbey Church of England School
Primary · 627m away
Burnt Oak Junior School
Primary · 725m away
Chatsworth Infant School
Primary · 913m away
Hurstmere School
Secondary · 937m away
Cleeve Park School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Birkbeck Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Birkbeck Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Birkbeck Primary School?
Birkbeck Primary School currently has 625 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Birkbeck Primary School take?
Birkbeck Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Birkbeck Primary School?
Birkbeck Primary School is in Sidcup, DA14 4ED, in the Bexley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Birkbeck Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Birkbeck Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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