The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 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.
13% 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 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 625
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 3.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bexley
- Trust
- BURSTED WOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Head
- Miss Helen Charman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Swanbridge Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 5BS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBarnehurst Junior School
Primary · 617m away
Barnehurst Infant School
Primary · 673m away
Belmont Primary School
Primary · 762m away
Belmont Academy
Primary · 762m away
Pelham Primary School
Primary · 982m away
Bexleyheath School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Lift Bexleyheath
Secondary · 1.2km away
Upland Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bursted Wood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bursted Wood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bursted Wood Primary School?
Bursted Wood Primary School currently has 625 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bursted Wood Primary School take?
Bursted Wood Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bursted Wood Primary School?
Bursted Wood Primary School is in Bexleyheath, DA7 5BS, in the Bexley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bursted Wood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bursted Wood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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