Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School
78%
Capacity
371
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School
Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bexley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 371 pupils on roll, operating at 78% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Stuart Keep, it falls under Bexley local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2947th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 55 in Bexley.
Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 75 applications for 30 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School include Forest School, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Dance, Gymnastics, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Science Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bexley, Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Northumberland Avenue, Welling, Bexley, DA16 2QE |
| Headteacher | Stuart Keep |
| Local Authority | Bexley |
| Number of Pupils | 371 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.7% |
| School Capacity | 371 / 476 (78% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (7 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 28 Mar 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (74%)
2947th of 13,686
Nationally
616th of 1,592
In London
17th of 55
In Bexley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
74%
Expected Standard
21%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
74%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
75
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
33 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Northumberland Avenue, Welling
Bexley, DA16 2QE
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