Barrington Primary School, Bexleyheath
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Barrington Primary School creates a happy, supportive environment where children thrive both academically and personally. Teachers explain concepts clearly and help pupils build on their learning, resulting in above-average outcomes at the end of primary school. The school goes beyond academics by giving pupils leadership opportunities and enriching experiences that build confidence and citizenship.
Key Strengths
- Strong teaching across early reading and mathematics with clear explanations and regular practice opportunities
- Very effective support for pupils with SEND, including the specialist Talking Base provision
- Engaging, broad and ambitious curriculum that is regularly reviewed and improved
- Excellent pupil behaviour, respect and rare bullying incidents
- High pupil engagement through leadership roles, extra-curricular activities and educational visits
Areas for Improvement
- Low proportion of pupils achieving greater depth in writing, with variable quality across the school
- Need to embed and monitor the impact of recent changes to writing teaching approaches in classroom practice
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff knowing pupils well, caring relationships in place, and pupils confident about who to speak to with concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
House captain roles, play leaders, Article 12 committee, extra-curricular activities promoting talents and interests, educational visits
Barrington Primary School has maintained its good standards and continues to provide a strong education where pupils flourish academically and personally. The school places high emphasis on well-being, is highly inclusive, and ensures pupils' experiences go beyond academics.
At a Glance
15.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
80 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 77% to 71%. Maths has declined from 77% to 71%. Writing has remained stable at around 71%.
Class Sizes
23.1
Avg class size
21.5
Infant (KS1)
24.4
KS2
9
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
213 pupils
210 capacity
3 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Bexleyheath
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bexleyheath
Admissions Demand - Bexley
Places available
3,225
Applications
2,734
Got 1st preference
92.3%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across Bexley (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.18953%
Overall absence
11.05528%
Persistent absence
199
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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