St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School
90%
Capacity
376
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School
St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England/Christian primary school serving the Bexley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 376 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Wendy Cornford, it falls under Bexley local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 42% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12205th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 53rd out of 55 in Bexley.
St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 78 applications for 40 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 10 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 7 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St. Paul's (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School include Playing Fields, Library, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Football, Dance, as well as clubs including Gardening, Choir, Chess, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 45.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bexley, St. Paul's (Slade Green) 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/Christian |
| Address | Slade Green Road, St Paul's(Slade Green) C of E Primary, ERITH, Bexley, DA8 2HX |
| Headteacher | Wendy Cornford |
| Local Authority | Bexley |
| Number of Pupils | 376 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 45.1% |
| School Capacity | 376 / 420 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (42%)
12205th of 13,686
Nationally
1547th of 1,592
In London
53rd of 55
In Bexley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
42%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
48%
'23/24
42%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed40
78
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
38 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Slade Green Road, St Paul's(Slade Green) C of E Primary, ERITH
Bexley, DA8 2HX
Slade Green Road, St Paul's(Slade Green) C of E Primary, ERITH
Bexley, DA8 2HX
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