Belvedere Infant School is a primary school in Belvedere, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Belvedere Infant School currently has around 275 pupils on roll, which is about 85% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.6% boys and 52.4% girls. Around 33.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.3%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 8 pupils.
The school has a diverse intake, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 22.9%. white british pupils make up about 20.4% , followed by indian at 19.3%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Mitchell Close, Belvedere, DA17 6AA |
| Website: | www.belvedereschools.bexley.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02083119092 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bexley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Louise Lynch |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 147332 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/07/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 322 |
| Number of Pupils: | 275 |
| Number of Boys: | 131 |
| Number of Girls: | 144 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26.3% | 8.2% |
| African | 22.90% | 63 |
| White British | 20.40% | 56 |
| Indian | 19.30% | 53 |
| Other White | 14.90% | 41 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.10% | 14 |
| White and Black African | 3.60% | 10 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 2.50% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 2.20% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.20% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 1.50% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 1.10% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.70% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 2,315 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Infant School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Infant School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Junior School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | - not rated | 106 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Junior School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | 3out of 4 | 106 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Wood Primary School 2 Sandy Road , DA8 1FJ | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Picardy School The Oaks , Erith Road DA17 6HT | - not rated | 613 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | - not rated | 613 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamesmead Community College Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 1,953 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 2,103 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 724 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 1,953 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 1,953 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | 3out of 4 | 243 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through School 121 Nuxley Road , Belvedere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 1,729 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | - not rated | 2,643 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,643 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Short Stay School Pathways Short Stay School , Lensbury Way SE2 9TA | - not rated | 2,659 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.