Peareswood Primary School

About Peareswood Primary School

Peareswood Primary School in Bexley has been rated Good by Ofsted following an ungraded inspection in November 2024, which noted that the school had improved significantly since its previous graded inspection in 2019, when it was rated Requires Improvement. The most telling exam metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined: 84% of Year 6 pupils achieved this benchmark in the 2023/24 academic year. That is well above the Bexley local authority average of 67% for the same measure, and it places Peareswood 9th out of 55 primary schools in the borough, comfortably inside the top 10. The school also performs strongly on individual subjects: 86% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, 84% in writing and 84% in maths. Average scaled scores were 108 in reading and 107 in maths, both above the national average of 100.

At the higher standard, the picture is more mixed. Only 9% of pupils achieved the higher standard in reading, writing and maths combined, though 38% reached the higher standard in reading alone and 36% in maths. Writing at the higher level was lower, at 14%. The school’s Ofsted report highlights Good ratings for leadership and management, early years provision and overall effectiveness, with behaviour and attitudes also noted as a strength. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 86% of respondents to the Parent View survey would recommend the school, and 93% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school. Strong majorities also felt their child is safe (96%) and that the school has high expectations (75%). However, views on SEND support were more divided, with 58% agreeing or strongly agreeing that children with special educational needs get the support they need, while 33% disagreed or strongly disagreed.

Peareswood is a three-form entry primary with a nursery, catering for children aged 3 to 11. It is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, there were 127 applications for 60 places, with 58 first-preference applications and 56 offers made to first-preference families. The school has a high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 49.1%, well above the national average. Facilities include an outdoor playground, music rooms, an ICT suite, a sensory room and a chapel. Sports on offer include athletics, rounders, swimming, tennis, cricket, football and dance, while clubs range from chess and book club to eco club and film club. The school’s SEND provisions cover specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. This is a school that suits families looking for a strong academic track record in a diverse, inclusive setting, though those with children requiring SEND support may want to explore the provision in more detail.

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