Gravel Hill 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 · 5 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2014 inspection — up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
18.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 82% to 61%. Maths has declined from 85% to 64%. Writing has declined from 85% to 66%.
Class Sizes
29.2
Avg class size
29.5
Infant (KS1)
29.7
KS2
9
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
434 pupils
450 capacity
16 spare places available
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(2)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.87308%
Overall absence
10.29024%
Persistent absence
379
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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