Lessness Heath Primary School
Belvedere, DA17 6HB · Bexley · primary school
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40th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.2/10 against 3,110 of them, against 5.7/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| 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.
Lessness Heath Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 12.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 638 pupils against a stated capacity of 668. 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 close to the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about Lessness Heath Primary School
Overview
Lessness Heath Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a welcoming environment where pupils are "safe and happy." The report highlights an "ambitious curriculum" that ensures pupils achieve well, with particular praise for the strong start children receive in Nursery and Reception.
Strengths
- Children benefit from a "carefully planned induction" that helps them settle quickly and develop communication skills.
- The school has developed "in-depth curriculum thinking" which allows teachers to identify and address gaps in knowledge effectively.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "fully included" in learning and wider school life through precise support.
- The "Lessness Legacy" programme broadens pupils’ horizons through enriching activities, such as theatre visits and travel.
- Staff are "very positive" about working at the school, appreciating leaders’ support for their well-being and workload management.
Areas to improve
- The new phonics scheme is not always delivered with the intended rigour, meaning some struggling readers are not catching up as quickly as they could.
- In some instances, pupils who have fallen behind in reading are practising with books that are "too difficult for them."
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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