Fairford Academy Barnehurst

About Fairford Academy Barnehurst

Fairford Academy Barnehurst is a popular choice among local families, with 73 applications chasing just 43 places in the 2025/26 admissions round — an oversubscription ratio of 1.7. Of those, 36 families put it down as their first preference, and all 36 received offers, suggesting strong local confidence in the school. That confidence is reflected in the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, where it was rated Good overall, with leadership and management judged Outstanding. The previous graded inspection in 2017 had already placed it at Good, and the 2023 ungraded inspection confirmed the school remains on that trajectory. Parents considering Fairford will also note that the school offers nursery provision, making it a natural choice for families looking for continuity from age three through to Year 6.

Academically, Fairford performs above the Bexley local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 70% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a LA average of 67%. The school sits 24th out of 55 primary schools in Bexley on this measure, placing it in the top half locally. Reading and maths average scores were 106 and 105 respectively, both comfortably above the national benchmark of 100. At the higher standard, 9% of pupils achieved the top scores across all three subjects, with 26% reaching that level in reading and 22% in maths. Progress scores are not available in the data, but the school’s consistent above-average attainment suggests solid teaching across the core subjects.

The school is well equipped for a primary of its size, with facilities including a sports hall, playing fields, music rooms, an ICT suite and a library. Clubs cover science, coding and chess, while sports provision includes dance, netball, rounders, cross country and swimming. Fairford also publishes a broad range of SEND support, covering moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, autistic spectrum disorder, social and emotional mental health, physical disability and other difficulties. With 39.1% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse catchment. For families who prioritise strong leadership, above-average outcomes and a full wraparound from nursery onward, Fairford Academy Barnehurst is a solid, well-regarded option in the Bexley primary landscape.

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