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Fairford Academy Barnehurst

Bexley, DA7 6QPPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
36 1st-choice / 43 places
Ranking
#4,253
of 13,686 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFairford Avenue, Bexleyheath, Bexley, DA7 6QP
HeadteacherAman Aujla
Local AuthorityBexley
Number of Pupils528
Free School Meals (FSM)39.1%
School Capacity528 / 630 (84% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (1 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 3 Jan 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Outdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosLibraryDining HallPlaying FieldsSports HallICT SuiteMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

DanceNetballRoundersCross CountrySwimming

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubCodingChess

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fairford Academy Barnehurst

Fairford Academy Barnehurst has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.