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Foster's Primary School

Bexley, DA16 1PNPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
60 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#5,565
of 13,686 nationally

About Foster's Primary School

Foster's Primary School sits squarely on the Bexley average for the key measure of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2, with both the school and the local authority at 67 per cent. That places it 30th out of 55 primary schools in the borough, a middle-of-the-pack position that reflects solid, unflashy performance. Where the school does nudge ahead is in the proportion of pupils hitting the higher standard in these three core subjects: 14 per cent, which is a respectable figure for a state primary. Its maths and reading average scaled scores are both 106, again in line with national norms. This is a school that delivers reliably on the basics without the standout results of Bexley's top performers, such as St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, which tops the local rankings with a score of 95.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressWestbrooke Road, Welling, Bexley, DA16 1PN
HeadteacherJason Hemley
Local AuthorityBexley
Number of Pupils450
Free School Meals (FSM)10.3%
School Capacity450 / 454 (99% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (22 Feb 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

Source: Ofsted, 24 Oct 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sports HallDining HallGymnasiumPlaying FieldsForest SchoolMusic RoomsArt Studios

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

Cross CountryGymnasticsFootballDanceAthletics

Clubs & Activities

ChoirBook ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:20

Source: fosters.bexley.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Foster's Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.