SchoolScoresBishop Ridley CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of AQUINAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
Northumberland Avenue, Welling, DA16 2QE
020 8303 4461 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
This school hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet. New schools are usually inspected within their first few years.
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
136 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Welling 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 | Welling | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 5th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Welling. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 85% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 5th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Welling. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 87% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Welling. Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 81% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 46 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Welling. Higher than 8% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 33% | 41% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 104 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Welling. Higher than 12% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 68% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Welling. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69%said yes | 78% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Welling figures pool parents at the Welling 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
60 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 134780), before it changed to its current form.
72% — 5 points above the Bexley average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bexley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 72% | 67% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 15% | 13% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 92% | 78% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 77% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 26 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 24 |
| Of those, offered a place | 24 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 71 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 0.9
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bexley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 9 state primary schools in Welling. Higher than 11% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.1% | 19.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools in Welling. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 4.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 9 state primary schools in Welling. Higher than 8% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 9 state primary schools in Welling. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.6% | 26.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Welling. Lower than 58% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 8th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Welling. Lower than 54% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.0% | 11.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 9 state primary schools in Welling. 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 Welling. 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 7th highest of 9 state primary schools in Welling. Higher than 55% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.0 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 9 state primary schools in Welling. Higher than 81% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.8 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 7th highest of 9 state primary schools in Welling. Higher than 25% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 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
- Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2024 · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hook Lane Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Alderwood Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 4 strong, 3 expected · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Stephen's Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 exceptional, 6 strong · 93% met expected standard (KS2)
- Danson Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), improved significantly 2025 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- East Wickham Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Days Lane Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Deansfield Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 91% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bishop Ridley CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Ridley CofE Primary School hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
How did Bishop Ridley CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Bishop Ridley CofE Primary School?
69% of the 136 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Bishop Ridley CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Bishop Ridley CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 24 families put Bishop Ridley CofE Primary School as their first choice for 26 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 24 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 152653.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.