SchoolScoresBelvedere Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of THE PIONEER ACADEMY
Mitchell Close, Belvedere, DA17 6AA
01322 431404 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 January 2015.
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 13 November 2024: 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
89 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
| Statement | This school | Belvedere | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Belvedere. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Belvedere. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Belvedere. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 45 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Belvedere. Higher than 62% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 59% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 68 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Belvedere. Higher than 42% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Belvedere. Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 26%). 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. Belvedere figures pool parents at the Belvedere 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
76 pupils in this year group.
71% — 4 points above the Bexley average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bexley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 67% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 13% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 74% | 78% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 77% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 87% | 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. | 107 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bexley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 6 state primary schools in Belvedere. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 41.0% | 19.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools in Belvedere. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 4.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 6 state primary schools in Belvedere. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.3% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools in Belvedere. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 42.4% | 26.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Belvedere. Lower than 10% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Belvedere. Lower than 9% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 22.2% | 11.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Belvedere. Lower than 3% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 14.5 | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Belvedere. Lower than 1% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 8.9% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 6 state primary schools in Belvedere. Higher than 53% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.9 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools in Belvedere. Higher than 78% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.5 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 6 state primary schools in Belvedere. Higher than 61% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 15.9% | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Belvedere Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2023
- St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lessness Heath Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lime Wood Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong
- Northwood Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Fidelis Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Parkway Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 24% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John Fisher Catholic Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Northumberland Heath Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Belvedere Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Belvedere Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 January 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 13 November 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Belvedere Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Belvedere Junior School?
97% of the 89 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Belvedere Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139115.
- 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.