The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 44% 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
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 172
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 44.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bexley
- Trust
- TRINITAS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Tracy Drohan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Northwood Place, Erith, Kent, DA18 4HN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmParkway Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School
Primary · 445m away
The Business Academy Bexley
All-through · 504m away
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Primary · 515m away
Horizons Academy Bexley
Academy · 1.0km away
Cornerstone School
Free school · Grammar · 1.3km away
Lessness Heath Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Belvedere Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Northwood Primary School?
Northwood Primary School currently has 172 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Northwood Primary School take?
Northwood Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Northwood Primary School?
Northwood Primary School is in Erith, DA18 4HN, in the Bexley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Northwood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Northwood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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