St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School
Welling, DA16 1LS · Bexley · primary school
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37th 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 4,256 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2/10 among them, against 6.0/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| 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.
St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 18.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2 out of 10 among them, against 6.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access multi-skill training and badminton, alongside an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 221 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this school, where they feel "safe and happy" and are taught to be tolerant. Leaders have established a positive environment with high expectations, ensuring that bullying is not tolerated and that staff workload is manageable. The curriculum is ambitious for most subjects, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with a strong focus on reading and mathematics.
Strengths
- Leaders have created a "positive environment" where bullying incidents have "dropped considerably" and staff deal with concerns "quickly and effectively".
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils", with subject content "sequenced logically" and teachers recapping prior knowledge to secure understanding.
- Leaders prioritise reading, embedding a new phonics programme consistently so that books "closely match the sounds they know".
- Support for pupils with SEND is a "high priority", with appropriate adaptations ensuring "full access to the curriculum".
- Staff are "overwhelmingly happy to work at the school" and appreciate that leaders ensure workload is "manageable".
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, leaders do not identify specific cumulative knowledge, causing teaching to focus too much on activities rather than subject-specific skills.
- The offer of clubs and school visits is not high, with low uptake of clubs and fewer planned visits than prior to the pandemic.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "positive culture" where staff know what signs to look out for and pupils are taught to keep safe, including online.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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