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 primary schools, of which 9 (15%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 47 rated Good — 93% of primary schools in Bexley are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Barnehurst Infant School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Bexley follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

60
Total schools
9
Outstanding
15%
Outstanding rate
67.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
42
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted 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

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Bexley?
There are 60 primary schools in Bexley, of which 9 (15%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Bexley?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Bexley is Barnehurst Infant School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Bexley?
Primary and secondary school applications in Bexley are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Bexley council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Bexley?
15% of primary schools in Bexley are rated Outstanding and 78% are rated Good. 80.4% are rated Good or Outstanding.

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.