The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
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.
9% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 450
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 10.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bexley
- Head
- Mr Jason Hemley (Headteacher)
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
Westbrooke Road, Welling, Kent, DA16 1PN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWestbrooke School
Special school · Very close
Aspire Academy
Academy · Very close
Barrington Primary School
Primary · Very close
Park View Academy
Independent · 482m away
Brampton Primary Academy
Primary · 630m away
Crook Log Primary School
Primary · 654m away
Upland Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Foster's Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Foster's Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Foster's Primary School?
Foster's Primary School currently has 450 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Foster's Primary School take?
Foster's Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Foster's Primary School?
Foster's Primary School is in Welling, DA16 1PN, in the Bexley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Foster's Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Foster's Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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