SchoolScoresBarrington Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of LONDON SOUTH EAST ACADEMIES TRUST
Barrington Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4UN
020 8304 0242 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 September 2012. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 9 July 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
80 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Bexleyheath comparisons use the 6 of its 9 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 3 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Bexleyheath | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bexleyheath. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bexleyheath. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bexleyheath. Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 23 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bexleyheath. Higher than 85% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 49% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 61 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bexleyheath. Higher than 68% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 81% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 14 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bexley. Higher than 77% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bexleyheath. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 38%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bexleyheath figures pool parents at the Bexleyheath schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
34 pupils in this year group.
62% — 5 points below the Bexley average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bexley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 62% | 67% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 12% | 13% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 78% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 77% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 71% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Bexley. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 23 |
| Of those, offered a place | 23 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 112 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 10 places for speech, language and communication needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Bexley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 9 state primary schools in Bexleyheath. Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.5% | 19.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 9 state primary schools in Bexleyheath. Higher than 96% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.1% | 4.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 9 state primary schools in Bexleyheath. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.6% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools in Bexleyheath. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.5% | 26.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Bexleyheath. Lower than 44% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Bexleyheath. Lower than 54% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.1% | 11.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 9 state primary schools in Bexleyheath. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 9 state primary schools in Bexleyheath. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools in Bexleyheath. Higher than 76% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.9 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 9 state primary schools in Bexleyheath. Higher than 51% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.8 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 9 state primary schools in Bexleyheath. Higher than 44% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 16.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Foster's Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brampton Primary Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Michael's East Wickham CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crook Log Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Upland Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Thomas More Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hillsgrove Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Stephen's Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 exceptional, 6 strong · 93% met expected standard (KS2)
- Danson Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), improved significantly 2025 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hook Lane Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Barrington Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barrington Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 September 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 9 July 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Barrington Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Barrington Primary School?
96% of the 80 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Barrington Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Barrington Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 23 families put Barrington Primary School as their first choice for 29 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 23 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143868.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.