Hurst Primary School
Bexley, DA5 3AJ · Bexley · primary school
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17th 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 — 7.6/10 against 4,250 of them, against 7.8/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hurst Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 18.0% 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 (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 662 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in core subjects? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Hurst Primary School
Overview
Hurst Primary School continues to be a good school, fostering a strong sense of community where pupils are "well cared for" and relationships are built on "mutual respect." Leaders have successfully reviewed the curriculum to ensure pupils build knowledge over time, resulting in students who are "curious, attentive and motivated to learn."
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy and safe," behaving well and following the school’s ‘golden rules’ with bullying described as "extremely rare."
- The curriculum is "ambitious and well-sequenced," particularly in the early years, where staff use the school grounds to promote "inquisitiveness about the wider world."
- Reading is prioritised with effective phonics teaching; older pupils are "confident and fluent readers who enjoy reading independently."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported effectively, learning the same curriculum with necessary adjustments to "achieve well."
- Leaders create a "positive team culture," mindful of staff workload, while governors "support and challenge leaders well."
Areas to improve
- In subjects with recently introduced curricula, such as geography and art and design, pupils sometimes lack the "necessary prior knowledge to learn the content... effectively." Leaders should ensure all pupils have this foundation.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and a culture established where concerns are reported to the safeguarding team.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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