The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
- 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
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
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 661
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bexley
- Trust
- HURST PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Head
- Ms Carmel Longley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Dorchester Avenue, Bexley, Kent, DA5 3AJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOld Bexley Church of England Primary School
Primary · 930m away
Old Bexley Church of England School
Primary · 930m away
Hurstmere School
Secondary · 957m away
Upton Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Royal Park Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Royal Park Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Sherwood Park Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Blackfen School for Girls
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Hurst Primary School?
Hurst Primary School currently has 661 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hurst Primary School take?
Hurst Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hurst Primary School?
Hurst Primary School is in Bexley, DA5 3AJ, in the Bexley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hurst Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hurst Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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