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Hurst Primary School

Bexley, DA5 3AJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2022
KS2 Results
82%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
91 1st-choice / 90 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#1170 of 13,686 nationally

About Hurst Primary School

Hurst Primary School is a mixed state primary for ages 3 to 11 in Bexley, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. The school has a capacity of 630 places but currently houses 661 pupils, meaning it is running slightly over its official number. That oversubscription is backed up by the admissions data for the 2025/26 intake: the school received 226 applications for just 90 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.51. Of those applicants, 91 put Hurst as their first preference, and 86 of those first-preference families were offered a place. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 11.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools and suggests a relatively less deprived intake compared with many schools nationally. The school does not have a religious character, so its appeal appears to rest on its academic reputation and local standing rather than any faith-based admissions criteria.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDorchester Avenue, Bexley, Bexley, DA5 3AJ
HeadteacherCarmel Longley
Local AuthorityBexley
Number of Pupils661
Free School Meals (FSM)11.3%
School Capacity661 / 630 (105% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Jul 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (6 Jul 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Oct 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallMusic RoomsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

RoundersAthleticsCross CountryNetball

Clubs & Activities

CodingArt ClubEco ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalOther

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

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Hurst 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.