The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (108% 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
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
10% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 452
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bexley
- Trust
- MARITIME ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Joy Sheekey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Faraday Road, Welling, Kent, DA16 2ET
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Stephen's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 317m away
Danson Primary School
Primary · 569m away
Bexley Grammar School
Secondary · 664m away
East Wickham Infant School
Primary · 804m away
Park View Academy
Independent · 877m away
Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Welling School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Harris Academy Falconwood
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Hook Lane Primary School?
Hook Lane Primary School currently has 452 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hook Lane Primary School take?
Hook Lane Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hook Lane Primary School?
Hook Lane Primary School is in Welling, DA16 2ET, in the Bexley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hook Lane Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hook Lane Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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