Hook Lane Primary School
108%
Capacity
452
Pupils
3.6x
Demand
About Hook Lane Primary School
Hook Lane Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bexley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 452 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (108% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Hook Lane Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joy Sheekey, it falls under Bexley local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6655th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 32nd out of 55 in Bexley.
Hook Lane Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 179 applications for 49 places, making it 3.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 45 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hook Lane Primary School include ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Cricket, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Gardening, Chess, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bexley, Hook Lane Primary School 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Faraday Road, Welling, Bexley, DA16 2ET |
| Headteacher | Joy Sheekey |
| Local Authority | Bexley |
| Number of Pupils | 452 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.1% |
| School Capacity | 452 / 420 (108% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (25 May 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Nov 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6655th of 13,686
Nationally
1127th of 1,592
In London
32nd of 55
In Bexley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed49
179
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
45 families put this school as their 1st choice (25% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Faraday Road, Welling
Bexley, DA16 2ET
Journey to School
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