Foster's Primary School

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.

The school's most recent graded Ofsted inspection, back in 2012, awarded it a Good overall effectiveness rating, with leadership and management also judged Good. A subsequent ungraded inspection in February 2024 confirmed the school 'remains Good (Improving)'. This is a significant improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2010, which rated it Requires Improvement across the board. In terms of exam outcomes, 79 per cent of pupils met the expected standard in maths, 81 per cent in reading, and 74 per cent in writing. The higher-standard figures are more modest: 40 per cent in maths, 36 per cent in reading, and 17 per cent in writing. Nationally, the school ranks in the 40th percentile for the expected standard metric, placing it in the top 50 per cent of schools in its region.

Foster's is a popular choice among local families, oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake with 169 applications for 60 places and 57 first-preference offers made from 60 first-preference applications. The school has a nursery provision for children from age three and a range of facilities including a sports hall, gymnasium, playing fields, forest school, music rooms and art studios. Sports on offer include cross country, gymnastics, football, dance and athletics, while clubs extend to choir, book club and eco club. The school supports pupils with a wide range of special educational needs, including dyslexia, speech and language difficulties, visual impairment, physical disability and autistic spectrum disorder. With 10.3 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, it serves a broadly typical demographic for the area. This is a solid, well-equipped primary that suits families looking for consistent Good provision rather than exceptional headline results.

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