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Mayplace Primary School

Bexley, DA7 6EQPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
51%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
62 1st-choice / 71 places
Ranking
#10,479
of 13,686 nationally

About Mayplace Primary School

If you're a parent considering Mayplace Primary School, the feedback from other families is a strong place to start. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, a remarkable 95% of the 55 respondents said they would recommend the school. That's a very high vote of confidence. Digging into the detail, 100% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 99% felt their child is safe. Behaviour is seen as a real strength, with 93% agreeing the school ensures pupils are well-behaved. The school is also clearly popular: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 169 applications for just 71 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.38. Of those, 62 first-preference families were offered a spot, meaning competition is real. This combination of strong parental endorsement and high demand suggests a school that has built a solid reputation locally.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWoodside Road, Barnehurst, Bexley, DA7 6EQ
HeadteacherDavid Moss
Local AuthorityBexley
Number of Pupils643
Free School Meals (FSM)15.6%
School Capacity643 / 656 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Nov 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sensory RoomSports HallGymnasiumArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

NetballFootballTennisGymnasticsDance

Clubs & Activities

ChoirCodingFilm Club

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mayplace Primary School

Mayplace 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.