Northwood Primary School, Erith
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
This is a friendly school where children flourish in warm relationships with caring staff. Pupils behave exceptionally well and feel genuinely safe. The school has made reading a real priority with expert phonics teaching and is creating exciting opportunities for pupils to develop a love of books through library visits and its new school library.
Key Strengths
- Warm, positive relationships between staff and pupils with clear behaviour expectations that pupils meet very well
- Strong focus on reading with well-trained phonics teaching and a new 'reading spine' putting books at the heart of learning
- Well-designed broad curriculum with careful thought given to what pupils learn and in what order
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND and those learning English as an additional language
- High attendance rates through close work with families
Areas for Improvement
- Some foundation subjects do not have enough time devoted to them, leaving gaps in pupils' knowledge and understanding
- Limited number of extra-curricular clubs, trips and enrichment activities compared to what pupils could access
- Not all areas of the curriculum are taught in sufficient depth to fully prepare pupils for the next stage
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with clear systems and a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Northwood Primary School is a friendly and welcoming primary school where pupils feel happy, safe and well cared for. The school has maintained good standards and is continuing to develop strong teaching, particularly in reading and early years.
At a Glance
38.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
28 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 60% to 65%. Maths has improved from 63% to 73%. Writing has improved from 63% to 77%.
Class Sizes
24.6
Avg class size
19.7
Infant (KS1)
28.3
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
60%
Available places
144 pupils
240 capacity
96 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Erith
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Erith
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
4.90001%
Overall absence
13.49693%
Persistent absence
163
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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