Old Bexley Church of England School, Bexley
Old Bexley Church of England School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Bexley, part of Amadeus Primary Academies Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 24th-highest of the 56 schools in Bexley with published results, and 6,110th of 14,452 across England. It was 77% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Bexley (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Old Bexley Church of England School in detail
Old Bexley Church of England School in its own words
In its own words: "Celebrating all our children as unique and made in the image of God. We strive for the mountain top, ensuring everyone can flourish in their learning and live life in all its fullness."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Old Bexley Church of England School reached the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 76% in Bexley and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (81% in reading, 73% in maths).
Getting a place at Old Bexley Church of England School
For September 2026 entry, 63 families put Old Bexley Church of England School as their first choice and 158 named it as one of their preferences, for 76 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Old Bexley Church of England School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Old Bexley Church of England School are Hurst Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 81% reading, 84% maths); Upton Primary School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 85% reading, 85% maths); Royal Park Primary Academy (0.8 miles, Good, 85% reading, 83% maths); and Gravel Hill Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 61% reading, 64% maths).
Old Bexley Church of England School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Hurst Primary SchoolUpton Primary SchoolRoyal Park Primary AcademyGravel Hill Primary School
The trust
Old Bexley Church of England School is one of 6 schools run by Amadeus Primary Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 58% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
6.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 11.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (64%), Mixed (10%) and Black (8%).
Old Bexley Church of England School has a resourced provision for autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bexley Rail Station, about 490 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Woodstock Close (->w), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Old Bexley Church of England School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 74 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Bexley (284).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Old Bexley Church of England School issued 2 suspensions, 0.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Old Bexley Church of England School are Beths Grammar School (0.6 miles), Townley Grammar School (0.7 miles), St Columba's Catholic Boys' School (1 mile) and Hurstmere School (1.1 miles).
Beths Grammar SchoolTownley Grammar SchoolSt Columba's Catholic Boys' SchoolHurstmere School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
6.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 80% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 73% to 79% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 78% to 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.6
Avg class size
26.6
Infant (KS1)
31.5
KS2
20
Total classes
8 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Old Bexley Church of England School
Welcome back!
11 Sep 2026
School talks and tours for reception September 2027
10 Sep 2026
End of year newsletter - Happy Holidays!
22 Jul 2026
World Book day!
6 Mar 2026
End of half term newsletter
12 Feb 2026
Steel the Gladiator visits Old Bexley
5 Feb 2026
From Old Bexley Church of England School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Old Bexley Church of England School is in Bexley; for families living there:
Apply to Bexley for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 11
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 4 serious and 6 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
1 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
77%
Available places
648 pupils
840 places
192 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Bexley
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bexley
Across Bexley council
Places available
3,221
Applications
2,637
Got 1st preference
91.4%
Got preferred school
98.4%
All primary applications across Bexley council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
78
SEN Support
22
EHC Plans
16.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Old Bexley Church of England School has a resourced provision for autism.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
615
Total Pupils
301
Boys
314
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
34
Teachers
18.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,398
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£3349k
Total funding
£42k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.7%
Overall absence
4.6%
Persistent absence
588
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Old Bexley Church of England School
What are SATs results like at Old Bexley Church of England School?
Of the pupils at Old Bexley Church of England School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% reached the expected standard in reading and 79% did so in maths.
What is Old Bexley Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
Old Bexley Church of England School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2023.
What is the catchment area for Old Bexley Church of England School?
No fixed boundary. When Old Bexley Church of England School is oversubscribed, Bexley allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Old Bexley Church of England School?
Old Bexley Church of England School was not full in 2025: it ran at 77% of its 840 places.
How big are the classes at Old Bexley Church of England School?
Classes at Old Bexley Church of England School average 29.6 pupils (2025/26). 8 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Old Bexley Church of England School?
Old Bexley Church of England School has around 615 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Old Bexley Church of England School have specialist SEN provision?
Old Bexley Church of England School has a resourced provision for autism.
What is attendance like at Old Bexley Church of England School?
3.7% of sessions were missed at Old Bexley Church of England School in 2024/25. 4.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Old Bexley Church of England School?
Apply through Bexley's coordinated admissions process, naming Old Bexley Church of England School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Old Bexley Church of England School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 4 serious and 6 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 1 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 Old Bexley Church of England School?
Old Bexley Church of England School is at Hurst Road, Bexley, Kent, DA5 3JR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)