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OutstandingMixedLast inspected 18/06/2024

St Fidelis Catholic Primary School

Primary · Voluntary aided school · Bexley · DA8 3HQ
Pupils
457
Capacity
428
FSM %
24.7%
EAL %
55%
KS2 R+W+M
68%
About this school

St Fidelis Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided school mixed primary school located in Bexley, London (DA8 3HQ). The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It has 457 pupils and a capacity of 428.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in Invalid Date, St Fidelis Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding — an exceptional school that significantly exceeds national expectations. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.

At Key Stage 2, 68% of pupils at St Fidelis Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — in line with the national average of approximately 65%. 15% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 78%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.

The school serves a diverse community: a proportion of pupils (24.7%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 55% 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)68%
National average ~65%3-year average: 78%
Higher Standard
15%
Reading
95%
Maths
84%
Writing
74%
Grammar & Punctuation
92%
English as Additional Language
55%
Reading, Writing & Maths by Gender
Boys
64%
Girls
72%
Gender gap: 8.0 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)
48%
Non-disadvantaged
78%
Gap
-21pp
Section 03

School Information

BoroughBexley
PhasePrimary
TypeVoluntary aided school
Religious characterRoman Catholic
AddressBexley Road, Erith, DA8 3HQ
Telephone1322337752
URN101458
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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