Birkbeck Primary School
Sidcup, DA14 4ED · Bexley · primary school
Check the area around this school
13th 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 — 8.3/10 against 4,255 of them, against 8.3/10 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 | 85.0 · 94 | 40% | 3.75 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Birkbeck Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.3 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 664 pupils against a stated capacity of 682. 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
With 18 places currently available, how does the school manage waiting lists for specific entry years? How does the curriculum support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the final year of primary education?
What Ofsted said about Birkbeck Primary School
Overview
Pupils are “motivated and keen to do well,” displaying “consistently well” behaviour and treating each other with respect. The school provides a “robust approach” to meeting pupil needs, with early years children getting an “excellent start” and staff ensuring they are “fully ready for Year 1.”
Strengths
- Staff use “practical resources and visual representations” to help pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities access curriculum content effectively.
- Teachers “model key content effectively” and use assessment to “identify any gaps in what pupils should know,” swiftly targeting those at risk of falling behind.
- The school places a “strong focus on pupils experiencing high-quality texts,” enabling children to learn to read fluently and share books “enthusiastically.”
- Leaders have a “coordinated approach to staff’s coaching and professional development,” helping staff build confidence and improve teaching.
- Pupils benefit from a “range of wider opportunities,” including residential visits, museum outings, and clubs such as gardening and choir.
Areas to improve
- In “some foundation subjects, the curriculum is not consistently delivered,” which limits pupils’ development of “subject-specific knowledge and understanding.” The school must ensure consistent delivery across all subjects.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 93% |
| 2023/24 | 84% |
| 2024/25 | 85% |
| 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
Saved schools live on this device only — no account, no tracking. Visit the school's website
Loading full school details…
Similar schools nearby
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Every school within 2.5 miles of DA14 4ED, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT