Belvedere Junior School is a primary school in Belvedere, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led 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 Junior School currently has around 337 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.7% boys and 51.3% girls. Around 40.1% 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 6.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.9%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with other mixed pupils forming the largest group at around 16.9%. white british pupils make up about 16% , followed by other white at 12.8%
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: | 01322431404 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bexley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Louise Lynch |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 139115 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/01/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 360 |
| Number of Pupils: | 337 |
| Number of Boys: | 164 |
| Number of Girls: | 173 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 19.9% | 8.2% |
| Other Mixed | 16.90% | 57 |
| White British | 16.00% | 54 |
| Other White | 12.80% | 43 |
| Indian | 12.50% | 42 |
| African | 11.30% | 38 |
| White and Black African | 4.50% | 15 |
| Unclassified | 4.20% | 14 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 3.90% | 13 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.90% | 13 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.30% | 11 |
| Other Asian | 3.00% | 10 |
| Pakistani | 1.80% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.50% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 1.50% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.90% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 2,220 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Junior School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Junior School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Infant School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | 3out of 4 | 106 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Infant School Mitchell Close , DA17 6AA | - not rated | 106 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury CofE VA Primary School St Augustine's Road , DA17 5HP | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 637 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Picardy School The Oaks , Erith Road DA17 6HT | - not rated | 637 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | - not rated | 637 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamesmead Community College Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 2,116 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 | 773 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 | 1,861 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 1,861 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 | 150 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through School 121 Nuxley Road , Belvedere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Short Stay School Pathways Short Stay School , Lensbury Way SE2 9TA | - not rated | 2,560 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beeches Primary Centre Lensbury Way , Thamesmead SE2 9TA | - not rated | 2,560 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons Academy Bexley Lensbury Way , SE2 9TA | 3out of 4 | 2,560 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.