Endeavour Academy Bexley, Bexleyheath
Endeavour Academy Bexley is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Bexleyheath, part of London South East Academies Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2016. That was 10 years ago, so the rating may not reflect the school today.
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Endeavour Academy Bexley in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Endeavour Academy Bexley are Shenstone School (0.2 miles, Good); Woodside Academy (1.1 miles, Good); Aspire Academy (2 miles, Good); and Park View Academy (2.3 miles, Good).
Shenstone SchoolWoodside AcademyAspire AcademyPark View Academy
The trust
Endeavour Academy Bexley is one of 19 schools run by London South East Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 13 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 54% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 46% to a further education college.
Who goes there
62.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (74%), Mixed (12%) and Black (8%).
Almost every pupil at Endeavour Academy Bexley has an education, health and care plan (102 of 102 in 2026). The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Endeavour Academy Bexley provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Crayford Station, about 1060 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bigs Hill Wood, 290 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Endeavour Academy Bexley issued 128 suspensions, 134.7 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2016 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
62.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEMH
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 25
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 22 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Bexley is 28.5 (the median across 92 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
106%
Over capacity
102 pupils
96 places
6 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Bexleyheath
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bexleyheath
Across Bexley council
Places available
3,269
Applications
2,992
Got 1st preference
68.1%
Got preferred school
95.3%
All secondary applications across Bexley council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
102
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Endeavour Academy Bexley provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
102
Total Pupils
93
Boys
9
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
4.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,396
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
22.1%
Overall absence
56.0%
Persistent absence
100
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Endeavour Academy Bexley
What are GCSE results like at Endeavour Academy Bexley?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Endeavour Academy Bexley achieved an Attainment 8 score of 16.1. 6% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Endeavour Academy Bexley's Ofsted rating?
Endeavour Academy Bexley's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2026, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Endeavour Academy Bexley?
No fixed boundary. When Endeavour Academy Bexley is oversubscribed, Bexley allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Endeavour Academy Bexley?
Endeavour Academy Bexley has around 102 pupils on roll. 63% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Endeavour Academy Bexley have specialist SEN provision?
Endeavour Academy Bexley provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
What is attendance like at Endeavour Academy Bexley?
22.1% of sessions were missed at Endeavour Academy Bexley in 2024/25. 56% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Endeavour Academy Bexley?
Apply through Bexley's coordinated admissions process, naming Endeavour Academy Bexley on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Endeavour Academy Bexley?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 22 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bexley is 28.5 (the median across 92 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Endeavour Academy Bexley?
Endeavour Academy Bexley is at Woodside Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 6LB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)