Fairford Academy Barnehurst

About Fairford Academy Barnehurst

Fairford Academy Barnehurst is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bexley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 528 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Fairford Academy Barnehurst "Good", the school is led by headteacher Aman Aujla, it falls under Bexley local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4253rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 55 in Bexley.

Fairford Academy Barnehurst is a popular choice with families — it received 73 applications for 43 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Fairford Academy Barnehurst include Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Library, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Netball, Rounders, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Coding, Chess.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Bexley, Fairford Academy Barnehurst 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.

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