Barnehurst Junior School

A outstanding academy converter school in Bexley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Barnehurst Junior School.

Erith, DA83NL Ofsted: Outstanding Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

77

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
72.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 85.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
67.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

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

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Barnehurst Close
Northumberland Heath
Erith, DA83NL
Phone
1322334214
Website
barnehurstfederation.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140321
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Barnehurst Close, Northumberland Heath, Erith, DA8 3NL
Website
www.barnehurstfederation.co.uk
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE PRIMARY FIRST TRUST
Capacity
240 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
240
Free School Meals
16.3% (39 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.3% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
85.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
15.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
109.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
85.0 (+26.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
6.2 (11.3 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.4 (2.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 109.0 107.0
2023 107.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
48
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
240 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Believing, Achieving, Succeeding Together"

Growth mindset Resilience Perseverance Global Citizenship Power of We Power of Me

Head Teacher's Message

Best wishes, Tamara Hunter (Headteacher)

Curriculum Highlights

Global Citizenship curriculum Power of We Tasks Forest School Trips British Values

Admissions Criteria

Barnehurst admits sixty children into Reception classes and sixty children into Year Three classes each September. Admission to Reception and Year Three is through The London Borough of Bexley admissions. In-year admissions are handled via waiting lists held with the London Borough of Bexley; more information on applying for a place is available here.

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