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Hope Community School

Bexley, DA14 5BUPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
25%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
14 1st-choice / 18 places
Ranking
#13,455
of 13,686 nationally

About Hope Community School

Hope Community School in Bexley is a small Christian primary where the headline metrics tell a story of significant challenge. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, just 25% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a local authority average of 67% for primary schools. That gap is stark, and it places the school at rank 55 out of 55 primary schools in Bexley, in the bottom 50% nationally. The school is also heavily skewed towards disadvantage, with 44.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, more than double the national average. On the positive side, reading scores are a relative bright spot: 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, and the average reading score of 103 is close to the national benchmark. Maths and writing are weaker, with only 42% and 50% reaching the expected standard respectively, and no pupils achieved the higher standard in writing.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChristian
Address167 Rectory Lane, Sidcup, Bexley, DA14 5BU
HeadteacherEmma Carvosso
Local AuthorityBexley
Number of Pupils112
Free School Meals (FSM)44.6%
School Capacity112 / 210 (53% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryDining HallICT SuiteSensory RoomPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsCross CountryGymnasticsRoundersSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubArt ClubCodingChessChoirEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

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