Belmont Academy
Erith, DA8 1LE · Bexley · primary school
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45th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,977 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.1/10 among them, against 4.6/10 nationally. 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Belmont Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.1 out of 10 among them, against 4.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join French, Science, Choir, Musical Theatre, and Forest School clubs. Sports include gymnastics, ballet, dodgeball, multi sports, football, and modern dance. Trips comprise residentials in years 4 and 6, plus an outdoor adventurous activity day in year 5. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 436 pupils against a stated capacity of 446. 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
How does the school support pupils who fall below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the year 5 outdoor adventurous day?
What Ofsted said about Belmont Academy
Overview
Belmont Academy continues to be a good school where pupils are happy, safe, and benefit from a curriculum that prepares them well for future education. The environment is described as "calm and orderly," with staff maintaining high expectations that pupils consistently meet. Leaders have designed a broad and ambitious curriculum, ensuring children in early years build a strong foundation for future learning.
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy and safe," with bullying occurring rarely and concerns dealt with quickly by staff who know pupils well.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; pupils learn phonics from Reception and a high proportion read with fluency by the end of Year 1.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "identified swiftly and supported effectively," ensuring full inclusion in the wider school life.
- The curriculum is generally "well planned and organised," with teachers possessing good subject knowledge and checking understanding effectively.
- Leaders provide extensive opportunities for pupils to develop talents through clubs, sports, and roles such as the ‘Belmont Parliament’.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of foundation subjects, "curricular thinking is not fully developed and implemented effectively," meaning pupils do not develop a broad and deep knowledge over time. The school should review the scope, sequencing, and teacher expertise in these areas.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture maintained through regular staff training, swift reporting of concerns, and effective relationships with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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
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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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