Bursted Wood Primary School
Bexleyheath, DA7 5BS · Bexley · primary school
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15th 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 3,004 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.1/10 among them, against 8.0/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 41% | 3.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.71 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 26% | 2.37 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bursted Wood Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 20.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.1 out of 10 among them, against 8.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Chess Club, Jam Coding, Spectacular Sciecne, Spanish Club, Creation Station Art, Sewing Club, Multi-Sports, Street Dance, Karate, Athletics Club, Football, Girls Football Club, Rock Steady, Choir, and Theatre Club. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 621 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Bursted Wood Primary School
Overview
Bursted Wood Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "happy community" where pupils enjoy learning in a "calm and purposeful environment." Leaders have taken decisive steps to strengthen the curriculum, resulting in positive impacts on pupils’ learning, particularly in reading and mathematics.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, behave well, and are "polite and considerate," with bullying being "very rare."
- The approach to early reading is "strong," with children developing a "love for reading" from Reception through well-planned phonics and story times.
- Pupils grasp important mathematical concepts through regular practice, achieving well overall.
- Leaders provide "strong pastoral care" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they are fully included.
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of enrichment activities, including clubs for sports, music, and theatre.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should strengthen teachers’ expertise in using assessment to consistently support curriculum teaching and identify specific knowledge gaps.
- Curriculum plans in some subjects, such as computing and art, are not fully developed, meaning essential knowledge is not embedded as successfully over time.
- Governors need to build on recent improvements to increase their oversight of the curriculum and challenge leaders effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust procedures for recording concerns and staff receiving appropriate training to ensure pupils’ welfare is a high priority.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 86% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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