Located in Bexleyheath, Crook Log Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school 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.

Crook Log Primary School currently has around 440 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52% boys and 48% girls. Around 6.3% 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 5.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 8 pupils.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 48%. indian pupils make up about 15.9%

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.

School Information

Address: Crook Log, Bexleyheath, DA6 8EQ
Website: www.crooklog.bexley.sch.uk
Telephone: 02083039203
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Bexley
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Patricia Barratt
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 101402

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 11/03/2014

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 436
Number of Pupils: 440
Number of Boys: 229
Number of Girls: 211

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 14% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British48.00%211
Indian15.90%70
Other White9.50%42
Other Asian8.90%39
Other Mixed5.00%22
Chinese4.50%20
African3.40%15
Other (any other ethnic group)1.10%5
Other Black1.10%5
Bangladeshi1.10%5
Pakistani0.70%3
Caribbean0.20%1
White and Black Caribbean0.20%1
White and Black African0.20%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%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 (0.1)
Writing: Average (0.3)
Maths: Above Average (1.6)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
73%
Town average
71%
Local authority average
70%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
25%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
13%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
107.0
Town average
106.9
Local authority average
106.7
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
108.0
Town average
106.4
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 2,703 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Crook Log Primary School
Crook Log , DA6 8EQ
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Foster's Primary School
Westbrooke Road , DA16 1PN
3out of 4 714 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
Barrington Primary School
Barrington Road , DA7 4UN
- not rated 763 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Barrington Primary School
Barrington Road , DA7 4UN
3out of 4 763 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Barrington County Infant School
Barrington Road , DA7 4UN
- not rated 763 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Townley Grammar School
Townley Road , DA6 7AB
4out of 4 1,375 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Townley Grammar School for Girls
Townley Road , DA6 7AB
- not rated 1,375 yd Community school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Lift Bexleyheath
Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA
3out of 4 1,477 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bexleyheath School
Woolwich Road , DA6 7DA
- not rated 1,477 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bexley Grammar School
Danson Lane , DA16 2BL
4out of 4 1,486 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Aspire Academy
South Gipsy Road , DA16 1JB
3out of 4 533 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Westbrooke School
South Gypsy Road , DA16 1JB
- not rated 533 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Park View Academy
146-148 Parkview Road , DA16 1SR
- not rated 949 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Marlborough School
Marlborough Park Avenue , DA15 9DP
3out of 4 2,662 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Rose Bruford College
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- not rated 2,749 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.