St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School
88%
Capacity
212
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School
St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bexley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 212 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amanda Blackburn, it falls under Bexley local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11152nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 49th out of 55 in Bexley.
St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 56 applications for 27 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Forest School, Playing Fields, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Cross Country, Rounders, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Art Club, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bexley, St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary 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 | Wrotham Road, Welling, Bexley, DA16 1LS |
| Headteacher | Amanda Blackburn |
| Local Authority | Bexley |
| Number of Pupils | 212 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.1% |
| School Capacity | 212 / 240 (88% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (48%)
11152nd of 13,686
Nationally
1487th of 1,592
In London
49th of 55
In Bexley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
48%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
62%
'23/24
48%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
56
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wrotham Road, Welling
Bexley, DA16 1LS
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