Best Primary Schools in Bexley 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 60 schools across Bexley. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Bexley has 60 open primary schools. Of the 59 with a published Ofsted inspection, 9 (15%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 95% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Barnehurst Infant School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Bexley follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

60
Total schools
9
Outstanding (historic grade)
15%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
67.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
42
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score
🥇 Barnehurst Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
🥉 Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
4. St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
5. Upton Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
6. Burnt Oak Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
7. Birkbeck Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
8. Peareswood Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
9. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
10. St Fidelis Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
11. Royal Park Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 82 View school
12. Foster's Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
13. Danson Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
14. Chatsworth Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Belvedere Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. Crook Log Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
17. Barnehurst Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 78 View school
18. Longlands Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
19. St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
20. Bursted Wood Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Bexley?
There are 60 open primary schools in Bexley (closed schools are excluded). 9 of the 59 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in Bexley?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Bexley is Barnehurst Infant School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Bexley?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Bexley?
Primary and secondary applications in Bexley are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Bexley council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.