A good voluntary aided school school in Bexley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School.
Overall school rating
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 108.0 | 109.0 |
| 2023 | 105.0 | 107.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+2.5 per year)
Up 2.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"One Community, Learning & Growing Together, Sharing the Love of God"
As a Church of England School, we teach an awareness that is greater than the immediate and an appreciation of the awe and wonder of God’s love. We value the beauty and diversity of creation and all humanity, whilst courageously and prayerfully addressing big questions and small details. We develop spirituality which inspires us to work as a community, to live life in all its fullness, allowing all members to learn and grow, sharing the love of God.
Clubs
Sports
Breakfast Club and After School Club are provided; Staff/leadership for these clubs are listed in the Staff pages (Breakfast Club – Leader L. Whelan; After School Club – Leader L. Hodder, etc.). Times are not specified in the scraped content.
Admissions Policy – September 2025. The Local Authority has produced an informative booklet about the admissions procedures. The school holds regular open mornings for prospective parents and children, and visits from Nursery to Reception, with an interview in the first week of term and a Foundation Stage assessment at the end of Reception. Starting School outlines how children enter the school (Nursery session, reception half days, then full days) and the expected progression into Year 1.
Nursery universal entitlement (15 hours) is free for 3- and 4-year-olds, with the option of 3 hours in the morning or afternoon. Extended Entitlement (30 hours) is available for eligible families with a Tax Free Childcare code. An extended all-day session (8:30am–3:30pm) is available for an additional daily charge of £7. All sessions are term-time (38 weeks). Additional 15-hours (3 hours per day) can be purchased at £100 per week (subject to availability). Meals are not provided; families must provide a packed lunch for afternoon/all-day sessions. Snacks and milk are free. Consumables such as nappies/pull-ups and underwear are charged at £1 each. School trips may incur charges advised on an individual basis.