Birkbeck Primary School

A good community school school in Bexley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Birkbeck Primary School.

Sidcup, DA144ED Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

68

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
71.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 84.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
58.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 11.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
13 December 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Alma Road
Sidcup, DA144ED

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
101426
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Alma Road, Sidcup, DA14 4ED
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
682 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
590
Free School Meals
11.4% (67 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
84.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
11.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
111.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
84.0 (+25.2 vs average)
Maths Score:
111.0 (+6.9 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 111.0 109.0
2023 111.0 111.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
66
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
590 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Dream, Believe and Achieve"

Equality Respect Resilience

Head Teacher's Message

Birkbeck is a thriving and growing three form entry school (currently three form entry up to Year 5), with a Nursery, and has a spacious site with extensive fields and grounds located near Sidcup station, affording excellent transport links for trips and visits. The school emphasises dreaming, believing and achieving through a rich, creative curriculum and dedicated staff.

Facilities

Forest School own playing field brand-new outdoor learning environment for Reception pupils extensive fields and grounds 21 classrooms and a nursery class

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wrap Around Child Care is provided, including Breakfast Club and After School Club.

Admissions Criteria

Oversubscription criteria include Priority One: looked after children; Priority Two: medical condition; Priority Three: brother or sister; Priority Four: parent employed at the school; Priority Five: distance.

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