The short version
Above-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 371
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 6.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bexley
- Head
- Mr Stuart Keep
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Northumberland Avenue, Welling, Kent, DA16 2QE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHarris Academy Falconwood
Secondary · Very close
Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy
Primary · 584m away
Crown Woods College
Secondary · 988m away
Hook Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Leigh Stationers' Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Alderwood Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Danson Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Bexley Grammar School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School?
Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School currently has 371 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School take?
Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School?
Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School is in Welling, DA16 2QE, in the Bexley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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