Barnehurst Junior School
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 7–11 · Erith, Bexley
Barnehurst Junior School is a primary school in Erith, Bexley for ages 7–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding, from the inspection on 29 November 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- Barnehurst Close, Northumberland Heath, Erith, DA8 3NL
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Bexley
- Pupils on roll
- 240 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 17.1% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.3
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Outstanding Inspected 29 November 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils at Barnehurst Junior receive an exceptional education.”
- “They are polite, sensible and considerate of others.”
- “Pupils love to read and are proud of their new library.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 12 February 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 60% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Bexley.
- Barnehurst Infant School 0.0 mi Outstanding Last distance published
- Northumberland Heath Primary School 0.4 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Bursted Wood Primary School 0.4 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Fairford Academy Barnehurst 0.5 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- St Fidelis Catholic Primary School 0.6 mi Outstanding Last distance published
- Belmont Academy 0.7 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School 0.8 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Pelham Primary School 0.9 mi Not judged Last distance published