Schools across Bexley
Local authority · 93 schools across 13 towns
93
61 primary · 15 secondary
43,011
86% capacity used
28
5 outstanding · 23 good
49,935
6,924 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
74.9%
KS2 Maths
72.0%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
3,995 spare places
Secondary Schools
2,402 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.1%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
15.7%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
83
2024/25
Absence trend across Bexley schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
67%
Plans Issued
517
Assessment Requests
796
Tribunal Cases
16
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
11
Lodged
(0.3%)
8
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Primary (infant classes)
11
Lodged
(0.4%)
8
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Secondary
173
Lodged
(4.2%)
152
Heard
32
Successful
(21%)
Total
184
Lodged
(2.4%)
160
Heard
32
Successful
(20%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.