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Barnehurst Infant School

Academy converter · Erith · DA8 3NL

Ages 3–7 · 218 pupils · Bexley

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Overall absence

4.5%

Admissions demand

1.60 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Outstanding

Inspection date

2023-11-08

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)8.9%
Unauthorised0.9%
Authorised absence
3.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
124

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.60 · Competitive

1st preferences

96

Places offered

60

1st-preference offers

60

Total preferences (any rank)
314
Preferred offers (top 3)
60
Applications from outside LA
5
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill94%

218 pupils · 232 places

Pupils on roll
218
Boys / girls
118 / 100
School capacity
232
Capacity fill
218 / 232 (94%)
Free school meals
9.4%
FSM pupils
18
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE PRIMARY FIRST TRUST
Academy trust
THE PRIMARY FIRST TRUST
Sponsor
The Primary First Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Tamara Hunter

Location

Address
Barnehurst Close, Northumberland Heath
Postcode
DA8 3NL
Town
Erith
County
Kent
Local authority
Bexley
District
Bexley
Constituency
Bexleyheath and Crayford
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–7, in Erith, Bexley, 218 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 9.4%.

Open schools in Erith
16
Primary schools in Erith
13
Academies among open schools in Erith
75% (12)
Open schools in DA8
12
Primary in DA8
10
Open schools in Bexley LA
92
Primary in Bexley LA
60

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in ErithNear DA8

  • Barnehurst Junior School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    Erith · DA8 3NL · Bexley

    Ages 7–11

    • KS285%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM17.1%

    0.0 miles away

  • Bursted Wood Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bexleyheath · DA7 5BS · Bexley

    Ages 4–11

    • KS281%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM6.3%
    • Demand1.08

    0.4 miles away

  • Fairford Academy Barnehurst

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Bexleyheath · DA7 6QP · Bexley

    Ages 3–11

    • KS270%
    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM39.8%
    • Demand0.88

    0.4 miles away

  • St Fidelis Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Erith · DA8 3HQ · Bexley

    Ages 3–11

    • KS285%
    • Absence3.0%
    • FSM24.6%
    • Demand1.00

    0.6 miles away

  • Belmont Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Erith · DA8 1LE · Bexley

    Ages 3–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM16.7%
    • Demand0.83

    0.7 miles away

  • Peareswood Primary School

    Ofsted: Improved significantly

    Academy converter · Primary

    Erith · DA8 3PR · Bexley

    Ages 3–11

    • KS284%
    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM46.5%
    • Demand0.96

    0.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Tamara Hunter
Telephone
01322334401
Website
www.barnehurstfederation.co.uk

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