Pelham Primary School is a academy converter mixed primary school located in Bexley, London (DA7 4HL). It has 414 pupils and a capacity of 446.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2025, Pelham Primary School 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, 66% of pupils at Pelham Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — in line with the national average of approximately 65%. 10% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 63%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.
The school serves a diverse community: a proportion of pupils (15.3%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 37% speak English as an additional language. Bexley is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.
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.
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.