St Paulinus Church of England Primary School
93%
Capacity
196
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About St Paulinus Church of England Primary School
St Paulinus Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bexley community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 196 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Paulinus Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Charlotte Rhodes, it falls under Bexley local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3476th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 55 in Bexley.
St Paulinus Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 58 applications for 23 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 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 St Paulinus Church of England Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Cricket, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Drama, Science Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bexley, St Paulinus 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Iron Mill Lane, Dartford, Bexley, DA1 4RW |
| Headteacher | Charlotte Rhodes |
| Local Authority | Bexley |
| Number of Pupils | 196 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.7% |
| School Capacity | 196 / 210 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 Jun 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 15 Apr 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (72%)
3476th of 13,686
Nationally
701st of 1,592
In London
19th of 55
In Bexley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
72%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
80%
'23/24
72%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
58
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Paulinus Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Iron Mill Lane, Dartford
Bexley, DA1 4RW
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