The short version
Below-average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 528
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 39.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bexley
- Trust
- ILLUMINATE MINDS TRUST
- Head
- Ms Aman Aujla (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Fairford Avenue, Barnehurst, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 6QP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoodside Academy
Academy · Very close
Barnehurst Infant School
Primary · 678m away
Barnehurst Junior School
Primary · 732m away
Peareswood Primary School
Primary · 732m away
Bursted Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Mayplace Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Slade Green Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Fairford Academy Barnehurst's Ofsted rating?
Fairford Academy Barnehurst was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fairford Academy Barnehurst?
Fairford Academy Barnehurst currently has 528 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fairford Academy Barnehurst take?
Fairford Academy Barnehurst caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fairford Academy Barnehurst?
Fairford Academy Barnehurst is in Bexleyheath, DA7 6QP, in the Bexley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fairford Academy Barnehurst have a sixth form?
No, Fairford Academy Barnehurst does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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