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Barnehurst Junior School

Bexley, DA8 3NLPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
85%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#752 of 13,686 nationally

About Barnehurst Junior School

Barnehurst Junior School sits comfortably above the Bexley average for its type, with 85% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2, compared to the local authority average of 67%. That 18-point gap places the school eighth out of 55 primary schools in the borough, putting it in the top 10% locally and the top 6% nationally. It’s one of only 11 schools in Bexley rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and its most recent inspection in 2023 gave it top marks across every category: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. That’s a clean sweep, and it’s worth noting the school has held an Outstanding rating since at least its previous graded inspection in 2016, so this isn’t a flash in the pan.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressBarnehurst Close, Erith, Bexley, DA8 3NL
HeadteacherTamara Hunter
Local AuthorityBexley
Number of Pupils240
Free School Meals (FSM)17.5%
School Capacity240 / 240 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 11 Feb 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteSports HallForest SchoolMusic Rooms

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

RoundersFootballDanceCricketNetballTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChoirFilm ClubArt ClubEco ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Barnehurst Junior School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.