The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 23% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
23%
-39.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 203
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 22.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bexley
- Trust
- ST OSCAR ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Alexander Davies (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Baugh Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 5ED
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHope Community School
Primary · Very close
Orchard Primary School
Primary · 434m away
Merton Court School
Independent · 452m away
Cleeve Park School
Secondary · 927m away
Cleeve Meadow School
Free school · Grammar · 927m away
Kemnal Technology College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Royal Park Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Royal Park Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School?
St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School currently has 203 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School take?
St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School?
St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School is in Sidcup, DA14 5ED, in the Bexley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Peter Chanel 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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