Barrington Primary School
Bexleyheath, DA7 4UN · Bexley · primary school
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42nd of 55 primary schools in Bexley we can score, 60 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.2/10 against 4,203 of them, against 5.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Barrington Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 12.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2025. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the choir, play football or gymnastics, and attend a residential school journey. The school also provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 213 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the expected standard result is slightly below the national median, what specific support is available for pupils who need to close that gap? How is the residential trip organised for families who may need additional assistance?
What Ofsted said about Barrington Primary School
Overview
Barrington Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils flourish in a highly inclusive environment where they are happy, respectful, and meet high expectations for academic achievement and personal development. The school fosters a strong sense of belonging and safety, with staff who know pupils well and care deeply for their well-being.
Strengths
- Pupils learn an "engaging, broad and ambitious curriculum" with clearly identified key knowledge, skills, and vocabulary.
- Teachers have "strong knowledge" and use effective training to explain new information clearly, checking for gaps and adjusting teaching accordingly.
- There is "very strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)," including highly effective provision in ‘The Talking Base’.
- Early reading and mathematics are taught well, with additional support helping pupils who find reading difficult to become "confident and accurate readers."
- Pupils take on leadership roles and participate in extra-curricular activities, building confidence and a sense of citizenship.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure that recent changes to the teaching of writing have the desired impact, so that pupils become "fluent and accurate writers across the curriculum."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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