Barnehurst Infant School, Erith

For September 2026 entry, 85 families put Barnehurst Infant School as their first choice and 284 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.4 first choices for every place. 26 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Barnehurst Infant School are Barnehurst Junior School (under 0.1 miles, Outstanding, 78% reading, 68% maths); Northumberland Heath Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 76% reading, 77% maths); Bursted Wood Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 82% reading, 87% maths); and Fairford Academy Barnehurst (0.4 miles, Good, 71% reading, 73% maths).

Barnehurst Infant School is one of 11 schools run by The Primary First Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 58% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

8.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 29 pupils (13.3%) received SEN support and 6 (2.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Barnehurst Infant School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 25 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Barnehurst Rail Station, about 520 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Brook Street (DA8), 190 metres away.

Barnehurst Infant School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Barnehurst Infant School are Leigh Academy Bexley (0.4 miles); Lift Bexleyheath (1.1 miles); St Catherine's Catholic School (1.1 miles); and Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere (1.2 miles).