Northumberland Heath Primary School

A good academy converter school in Bexley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Northumberland Heath Primary School.

Erith, DA81JE Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

43

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
33.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 39.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
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
10 March 2020
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
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
Wheelock Close
Northumberland Heath
Erith, DA81JE
Phone
1322334638
Website
northumberlandheathprimaryschool.co.uk

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137380
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Wheelock Close, Northumberland Heath, Erith, DA8 1JE
Website
www.northumberlandheathprimaryschool.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE WOODLAND ACADEMY TRUST
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
513
Free School Meals
52.9% (271 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.7% (19 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
39.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
101.0
Maths Score:
99.0
Grammar Score:
99.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 99.0 101.0
2023 102.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
28 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
57
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
513 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-3.0 per year)

Down -3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Resilience Excellence Kindness Individuality Collaboration

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Head Teacher describes a vibrant, inclusive, values-based learning community with high aspirations for pupils; emphasizes developing the whole child and living out values (Individuality, Excellence, Kindness, Collaboration, Respect & Resilience); invites viewing the school video and reading community feedback.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Eco Club

Sports

Football

Facilities

Sunshine Room Rainbow Room alcoves that house curriculum interventions another tented space

Curriculum Highlights

Core text approach and contexts that are local first, then London and the UK, and finally global issues. Curriculum is bespoke to the school and Trust with cross-curricular links where possible. Focus on developing the ‘whole child’ including social, emotional and academic development. Use of Apple technology to support teaching and learning and to access curriculum resources. Phonics using Little Wandle Letters & Sounds; reading for pleasure; vocabulary development; oracy focus. Assessment, attendance, behaviour, and stakeholder feedback inform curriculum impact and improvement.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Jacqueline's Gems Child Care Services offers a breakfast club, after school clubs and holiday clubs.

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