Old Bexley Church of England School
Bexley, DA5 3JR · Bexley · primary school
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27th 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 3,288 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.8/10 among them, against 6.4/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Old Bexley Church of England School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 14.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.8 out of 10 among them, against 6.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art, Jam Coding, Chess, Gardening, Centre Stage, Drumming, Spanish, and French clubs. Sports include football, gymnastics, and multi-sports, while arts and music offer choir, orchestra, and musical instruments. A residential trip to Bowles is available. Both breakfast and after-school clubs operate.
Getting in
The published school roll is 615 pupils against a stated capacity of 840. 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 does a typical day look like for a child joining the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Old Bexley Church of England School
Overview
Old Bexley Church of England School is described as a “welcoming school” where pupils “enjoy attending” and staff are “friendly and encouraging.” The report highlights a positive culture where pupils are “motivated and work hard,” behaving in a “calm and orderly manner” while actively supporting one another through initiatives like the ‘wizards of wellbeing’.
Strengths
- Leaders provide a “broad, ambitious curriculum” where pupils in core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science “develop detailed knowledge” and “achieve highly.”
- Teachers possess “secure subject knowledge” and typically “check pupils’ understanding” to effectively identify and address gaps in learning.
- Reading provision is strong, with pupils taught to read “fluently and confidently” through a “wide variety of texts” and rapid phonics instruction.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “identified swiftly” and receive timely support to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective,” with staff trained to recognise risks and concerns followed up in a “timely and appropriate manner.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure they “carefully set out all the knowledge” pupils should learn in all subjects, as this is currently lacking in detail in some areas, hindering secure knowledge development.
- Leaders should ensure parents of children with SEND are “fully informed about all aspects of current provision,” as communication regarding recent improvements has not been clear.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that staff receive appropriate training and concerns are followed up promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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