Old Bexley Church of England School
79%
Capacity
663
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Old Bexley Church of England School
Old Bexley Church of England School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bexley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 663 pupils on roll, operating at 79% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Old Bexley Church of England School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jill Ivil, it falls under Bexley local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7357th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 34th out of 55 in Bexley.
Old Bexley Church of England School is a popular choice with families — it received 158 applications for 63 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 57 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Old Bexley Church of England School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Forest School, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Cricket, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Eco Club, Chess, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bexley, Old Bexley Church of England 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Hurst Road, Bexley, Bexley, DA5 3JR |
| Headteacher | Jill Ivil |
| Local Authority | Bexley |
| Number of Pupils | 663 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.5% |
| School Capacity | 663 / 840 (79% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7357th of 13,686
Nationally
1208th of 1,592
In London
34th of 55
In Bexley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
61%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed63
158
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
57 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hurst Road, Bexley
Bexley, DA5 3JR
Journey to School
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