Classpot

St Paulinus Church of England Primary School

Bexley, DA1 4RWPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
72%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
23 1st-choice / 23 places
Ranking
#3,476
of 13,686 nationally

About St Paulinus Church of England Primary School

St Paulinus Church of England Primary School in Bexley is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 58 applications for just 23 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.52, meaning more than two families applied for every spot. All 23 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that for those who put it top of their list, the odds are reasonable. The school is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 5 to 11, with a Church of England character, and is led by headteacher Charlotte Rhodes. With 196 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, it is running close to full but not overcrowded. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is low at 7.7%, well below the national average, which may reflect the demographic of the area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressIron Mill Lane, Dartford, Bexley, DA1 4RW
HeadteacherCharlotte Rhodes
Local AuthorityBexley
Number of Pupils196
Free School Meals (FSM)7.7%
School Capacity196 / 210 (93% full)

The full report on this school

The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
See an example
One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Jun 2024
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (19 Jun 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Apr 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundDining HallArt StudiosSensory RoomForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballNetballCricketSwimmingCross CountryAthleticsGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

ChoirDramaScience ClubCodingEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:25

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

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About St Paulinus Church of England Primary School

St Paulinus Church of England 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.