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Barnehurst Junior School

Academy converter · Erith · DA8 3NL

Ages 7–11 · 240 pupils · Bexley

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Ofsted

Outstanding

KS2 expected (RWM)

75%

Overall absence

4.4%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Outstanding

Inspection date

2023-11-29

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

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)75%
Higher standard (RWM)22%
Avg scaled score — reading
106.0
Avg scaled score — maths
107.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
107.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence4.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)6.2%
Unauthorised1.0%
Authorised absence
3.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
241

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill100%

240 pupils · 240 places

Pupils on roll
240
Boys / girls
125 / 115
School capacity
240
Capacity fill
240 / 240 (100%)
Free school meals
17.1%
FSM pupils
41
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 7–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • 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 7–11, in Erith, Bexley, 240 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 17.1%.

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.

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  • Barnehurst Infant School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

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    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM9.4%

    0.0 miles away

  • Bursted Wood Primary School

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    • KS286%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM6.3%

    0.4 miles away

  • Fairford Academy Barnehurst

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM39.8%

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  • Belmont Academy

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    • KS271%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM16.7%

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  • Pelham Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM18.9%

    0.9 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Tamara Hunter
Telephone
01322334214
Website
www.barnehurstfederation.co.uk

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