The short version
Above-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
34%
+26.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 346
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 29.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bexley
- Trust
- THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Penny Holmes (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Riverside Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 4PX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRoyal Park Primary School
Primary · Very close
Cleeve Park School
Secondary · 703m away
Cleeve Meadow School
Free school · Grammar · 703m away
Hurst Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Old Bexley Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Old Bexley Church of England School
Primary · 1.3km away
Hurstmere School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Merton Court School
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Royal Park Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Royal Park Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Royal Park Primary Academy?
Royal Park Primary Academy currently has 346 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Royal Park Primary Academy take?
Royal Park Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Royal Park Primary Academy?
Royal Park Primary Academy is in Sidcup, DA14 4PX, in the Bexley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Royal Park Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Royal Park Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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