St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School
Sidcup, DA14 5ED · Bexley · primary school
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54th 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 — 0.1/10 against 2,785 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 23.0 · 1 | 40% | 0.05 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 23.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, 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 (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join tennis, swimming, and karate clubs, with both breakfast and after-school care available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 182 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 specific strategies are used to raise attainment in writing? How does the school monitor progress for pupils in the lower attainment bands?
What Ofsted said about St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School
Overview
Pupils at St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School are described as “happy and safe” within a community characterised by “positive” relationships and “mutual respect”. The report highlights a “broad, balanced and ambitious” curriculum that supports strong personal development, noting that pupils enjoy a wide range of experiences including sports and residential trips. While the overall effectiveness is judged as Good, the school excels in personal development, which is rated Outstanding.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well sequenced” to ensure pupils secure necessary knowledge before progressing to complex ideas.
- Phonics teaching is delivered “consistently” with effective support for those falling behind, helping pupils “read confidently”.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is managed well, with “effective systems” for identification and progress review.
- Behaviour is “calm and orderly”, with staff maintaining “consistently high expectations” and addressing disruption immediately.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with leaders making “appropriate adaptations to reduce staff workload”.
Areas to improve
- Teaching staff must implement the “ambitious aims of the curriculum” with greater precision to ensure pupils develop a consistent depth of knowledge.
- Teachers need to “systematically identify pupils’ misconceptions” and address them timely to prevent repeated mistakes.
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 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 23% |
| 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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