Parkway Primary School
Erith, DA18 4DP · Bexley · primary school
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52nd 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 — 1.1/10 against 1,864 of them, against 1.2/10 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 | 24.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.06 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Parkway Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 24.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 247 pupils against a stated capacity of 306. 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 core subjects? What specific interventions are in place to help students reach the higher standard? How does the school ensure that the Good inspection rating translates into daily classroom practice?
What Ofsted said about Parkway Primary School
Overview
Parkway Primary School continues to be a good school, providing an environment where pupils are happy, feel safe, and love to talk about their learning. Leaders have established high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, supported by a broad and ambitious curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate consistently strong behaviour, being respectful and polite to staff and each other, with bullying rarely occurring.
- The early reading curriculum is effective, with staff well trained in phonics and intervening swiftly to help pupils who need extra support.
- Teachers check pupils’ understanding and address misconceptions appropriately, using concrete resources to support learning in subjects like mathematics and history.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified quickly and receive appropriate adaptations, with many included in mainstream activities such as assemblies and school productions.
- The school offers a wide range of activities enhancing the curriculum, including ‘history days’, museum visits, and after-school clubs, fostering pupil pride and character development.
Areas to improve
- Leaders are refining some subjects in the curriculum to ensure pupils learn the most important knowledge in the right order; these changes are not yet fully established, meaning pupils sometimes do not recall key learning or complex concepts.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with governors understanding the systems in place and providing both challenge and support for leaders.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 24% |
| 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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