The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 457
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bexley
- Head
- Miss Catherine Quirke (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
April 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Bexley Road, Erith, Kent, DA8 3HQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLeigh Academy Bexley
Secondary · 445m away
Lime Wood Primary School
Primary · 562m away
Northumberland Heath Primary School
Primary · 610m away
Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School
Primary · 696m away
Barnehurst Infant School
Primary · 928m away
Barnehurst Junior School
Primary · 943m away
Woodside Academy
Academy · 998m away
Lessness Heath Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Fidelis Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Fidelis Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Fidelis Catholic Primary School?
St Fidelis Catholic Primary School currently has 457 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Fidelis Catholic Primary School take?
St Fidelis Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Fidelis Catholic Primary School?
St Fidelis Catholic Primary School is in Erith, DA8 3HQ, in the Bexley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Fidelis Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Fidelis Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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