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St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School

Bexley, DA14 5EDPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
72%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
17 1st-choice / 17 places
Ranking
#3,648
of 13,686 nationally

About St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School

St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School in Bexley is a state primary for children aged 2 to 11, and it is currently operating very close to full capacity with 203 pupils against a school capacity of 210. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 22.2%, which is notably higher than the national average of around 23.8% and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of economic disadvantage. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 37 applications for just 17 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.18. All 17 first-preference applicants were offered a place, indicating that while the school is popular, families who put it first are likely to secure a spot. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character, which will be a key factor for many families considering it.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressBaugh Road, Sidcup, Bexley, DA14 5ED
HeadteacherAlexander Davies
Local AuthorityBexley
Number of Pupils203
Free School Meals (FSM)22.2%
School Capacity203 / 210 (97% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteSports HallLibraryGymnasiumPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersFootballGymnasticsCricketSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningBook ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

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

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St Peter Chanel Catholic 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.