Located in Erith, Barnehurst Junior School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character.

Barnehurst Junior School currently has around 240 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.3% boys and 48.8% girls. Around 17.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.2%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (65.8%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Barnehurst Close, Erith, DA8 3NL
Website: www.barnehurstfederation.co.uk
Telephone: 01322334214
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Bexley
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Tamara Hunter
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 140321

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 29/11/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 7 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 240
Number of Pupils: 240
Number of Boys: 123
Number of Girls: 117

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 6.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British65.80%158
Other White6.30%15
Other Mixed4.60%11
Indian4.60%11
White and Asian3.30%8
Other Asian2.90%7
White and Black African2.50%6
African2.50%6
White and Black Caribbean1.70%4
Pakistani1.70%4
Bangladeshi1.30%3
Other Black1.30%3
Other (any other ethnic group)0.80%2
Caribbean0.40%1
Unclassified0.40%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (0.6)
Writing: Above Average (1.9)
Maths: Above Average (2.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
75%
Town average
67%
Local authority average
70%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
22%
Town average
11%
Local authority average
13%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
105.7
Local authority average
106.7
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
107.0
Town average
105.4
Local authority average
106.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bedonwell Nursery School
Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF
- not rated 2,474 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Barnehurst Junior School
Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL
4out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Barnehurst Junior (Foundation) School
Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL
- not rated 0 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Barnehurst Infant School
Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL
4out of 4 61 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Barnehurst Infant School
Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL
- not rated 61 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Northumberland Heath Primary School
Wheelock Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 1JE
- not rated 664 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Erith School
Avenue Road , DA8 3BN
- not rated 706 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
King Henry School
Avenue Road , DA8 3BN
- not rated 706 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Erith School
Avenue Road , DA8 3BN
- not rated 706 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Leigh Academy Bexley
Avenue Road , DA8 3BN
1out of 4 706 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Lift Bexleyheath
Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA
3out of 4 1,812 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bexley College
Tower Road , DA17 6JA
- not rated 2,046 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Woodside School
Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB
- not rated 829 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodside Academy
Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB
3out of 4 829 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oakwood School
Woodside Road , DA7 6LB
- not rated 1,773 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Endeavour Academy Bexley
Woodside Road , DA7 6LB
3out of 4 1,773 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Break Through School
121 Nuxley Road , Belvedere DA17 5JX
- not rated 1,875 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.