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Bursted Wood Primary School

Bexley, DA7 5BSPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2021
KS2 Results
81%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
68 1st-choice / 90 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#1291 of 13,686 nationally

About Bursted Wood Primary School

Bursted Wood Primary School in Bexley is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. The school has a capacity of 630 places and currently houses 625 pupils, meaning it is running very close to full. The demand is strong: for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 221 applications for just 90 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.46. Only 68 first-preference offers were made, so securing a place is competitive. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at just 3.2%, which is notably low compared with the national average and suggests a relatively affluent intake. The school has no religious character and does not offer nursery provision or a sixth form, so it focuses squarely on the primary years. Helen Charman is the headteacher.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSwanbridge Road, Bexleyheath, Bexley, DA7 5BS
HeadteacherHelen Charman
Local AuthorityBexley
Number of Pupils625
Free School Meals (FSM)3.2%
School Capacity625 / 630 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (12 Nov 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 3 Feb 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundSports HallGymnasiumSensory RoomPlaying FieldsDining HallArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

TennisNetballRoundersFootballGymnasticsAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaScience ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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