The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 414
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 15.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bexley
- Trust
- ILLUMINATE MINDS TRUST
- Head
- Ms Cara Took (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Pelham Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 4HL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBexleyheath School
Secondary · Very close
Lift Bexleyheath
Secondary · Very close
Gravel Hill Primary School
Primary · 649m away
St Catherine's Catholic School
Secondary · 772m away
Upland Primary School
Primary · 880m away
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
Secondary · 927m away
Bursted Wood Primary School
Primary · 982m away
Mayplace Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Pelham Primary School?
Pelham Primary School currently has 414 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pelham Primary School take?
Pelham Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pelham Primary School?
Pelham Primary School is in Bexleyheath, DA7 4HL, in the Bexley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pelham Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Pelham Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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