St Fidelis Catholic Primary School, based in Erith, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.
St Fidelis Catholic Primary School currently has around 457 pupils on roll, which is about 107% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51% boys and 49% girls. Around 24.7% 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 3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 4.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a african background (63.2%).
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.
| Address: | Bexley Road, Erith, DA8 3HQ |
| Website: | http://www.st-fidelis.bexley.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01322337752 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bexley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Catherine Quirke |
| Religious character: | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 101458 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 428 |
| Number of Pupils: | 457 |
| Number of Boys: | 233 |
| Number of Girls: | 224 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 4.8% | 8.2% |
| African | 63.20% | 289 |
| White British | 7.70% | 35 |
| Other White | 5.90% | 27 |
| Other Black | 4.40% | 20 |
| White and Black African | 4.40% | 20 |
| Other Mixed | 4.20% | 19 |
| Other Asian | 2.40% | 11 |
| Caribbean | 2.00% | 9 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.50% | 7 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.30% | 6 |
| Indian | 1.30% | 6 |
| Irish | 0.70% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 0.70% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 0.20% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 | 2,215 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School Bexley Road , DA8 3HQ | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Wood Primary School 2 Sandy Road , DA8 1FJ | - not rated | 613 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Heath Primary School Wheelock Close , Northumberland Heath DA8 1JE | - not rated | 666 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Heath Junior School Brook Street , DA8 1JE | - not rated | 666 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northumberland Heath Infant School Brook Street , DA8 1JE | - not rated | 666 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 486 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Henry School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 486 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erith School Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | - not rated | 486 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Bexley Avenue Road , DA8 3BN | 1out of 4 | 486 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 1,037 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 | 1,016 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 | 3,113 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 3,113 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 | 1,090 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Academy Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Break Through School 121 Nuxley Road , Belvedere DA17 5JX | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | 3out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Howbury Centre Pupil Referral Unit Slade Green Road , DA8 2HX | - not rated | 2,201 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.