Hurstmere School, Sidcup
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Requires Improvement.
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At a Glance
15.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
25.3
Avg class size
35
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
84%
Available places
893 pupils
1,065 capacity
172 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Sidcup
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sidcup
Admissions Demand - Bexley
Places available
3,303
Applications
2,996
Got 1st preference
70.7%
Got preferred school
96.3%
Secondary admissions across Bexley (2025/26)
Inspection History(100)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.18608%
Overall absence
19.61382%
Persistent absence
984
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Hurstmere School
Chatsworth Infant School
Holy Trinity Lamorbey Church of England School
Birkbeck Primary School
Burnt Oak Junior School
Hurst Primary School
Sherwood Park Primary School
Royal Park Primary Academy
West Lodge School
Benedict House Preparatory School
Days Lane Primary School
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