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GoodMixedLast inspected 28/11/2017

Fairford Academy Barnehurst

Primary · Academy sponsor led · Bexley · DA7 6QP
Pupils
528
Capacity
630
FSM %
39.1%
EAL %
35%
KS2 R+W+M
56%
About this school

Fairford Academy Barnehurst is a academy sponsor led mixed primary school located in Bexley, London (DA7 6QP). It has 528 pupils and a capacity of 630.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in Invalid Date, Fairford Academy Barnehurst was rated Good — a school that meets the high standards set by Ofsted and provides a sound education. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.

At Key Stage 2, 56% of pupils at Fairford Academy Barnehurst met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — below the national average of approximately 65%. 8% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 61%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.

The school serves a diverse community: above-average proportion of pupils (39.1%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 35% speak English as an additional language. Bexley is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.

Section 01

KS2 Attainment — End of Primary School

Key Stage 2 tests are taken by pupils aged 10–11. The headline figure shows the percentage meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined.

Reading, Writing & Maths (expected standard)56%
National average ~65%3-year average: 61%
Higher Standard
8%
Reading
71%
Maths
73%
Writing
73%
Grammar & Punctuation
81%
English as Additional Language
35%
Reading, Writing & Maths by Gender
Boys
52%
Girls
59%
Gender gap: 7.0 percentage points — girls ahead
Disadvantaged Pupil Gap

Shows the difference in attainment between pupils who have claimed Free School Meals and their peers. A smaller gap means the school is doing more to close inequality.

Disadvantaged (FSM)
41%
Non-disadvantaged
66%
Gap
-28pp
Section 03

School Information

BoroughBexley
PhasePrimary
TypeAcademy sponsor led
AddressFairford Avenue, Bexleyheath, DA7 6QP
Telephone1322333998
URN141889
Area House Prices — Bexley · 2024
Median price
£370k
Average price
£400k
Annual change
+2%
Borough-level median. Source: Land Registry UK HPI. Use as a guide only — street-level prices vary significantly.
Section 04

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KS2 data from the 2023-24 academic year, published September 2024.
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