Northumberland Heath Primary School, based in Erith, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. 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.
Northumberland Heath Primary School currently has around 473 pupils on roll, which is about 69% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.6% boys and 48.4% girls. Around 52.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.6%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 47.6%. african pupils make up about 12.5% , followed by other white at 11.2%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Wheelock Close, Erith, DA8 1JE |
| Website: | www.northumberlandheathprimaryschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01322334638 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bexley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Dora Indresano |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 137380 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/07/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 682 |
| Number of Pupils: | 473 |
| Number of Boys: | 244 |
| Number of Girls: | 229 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 47.60% | 225 |
| African | 12.50% | 59 |
| Other White | 11.20% | 53 |
| Other Mixed | 6.60% | 31 |
| Indian | 5.90% | 28 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.20% | 15 |
| White and Black African | 2.70% | 13 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.90% | 9 |
| Caribbean | 1.70% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 1.50% | 7 |
| Other Black | 1.50% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 0.80% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.80% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.20% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | 1,888 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland Heath Primary School Wheelock Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 1JE | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Heath Junior School Brook Street , DA8 1JE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Heath Infant School Brook Street , DA8 1JE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Heath Primary School Wheelock Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 1JE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnehurst Junior School Barnehurst Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 3NL | 4out of 4 | 664 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 725 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 725 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 725 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Bexley Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 1out of 4 | 725 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 1,547 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 | 1,590 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 | 3,203 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 3,203 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside School Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through School 121 Nuxley Road , Belvedere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | 3out of 4 | 1,961 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | - not rated | 2,412 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.