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Northumberland Heath Primary School
Wheelock Close, Northumberland Heath, Erith, Kent, DA8 1JE, Bexley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.5 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
473
Capacity
682
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
69%
Summary
With 66% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the school performs better than 47% of primary schools nationally. However, it is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, indicating areas for development. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 83% recommending the school, suggesting a supportive community environment.
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Last inspected: 1 July 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (24 responses)
★★★★★3.9
School keeps me informed
92%
My child feels safe
88%
My child is happy
83%
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
My child makes good progress
83%
I'd recommend this school
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
School has high expectations
79%
School responds to concerns
75%
Good range of subjects
75%
School supports development
75%
Behaviour is good
71%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British47.6%
Black African12.5%
White Other11.2%
Mixed Other6.6%
Asian Indian5.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.2%
Mixed W+B African2.7%
Gypsy/Roma1.9%
Black Caribbean1.7%
Asian Other1.5%
Black Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Other0.6%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.47369, 0.15662 · DA8 1JE
School details
Local authorityBexley
RegionLondon
URN137380
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Northumberland Heath Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Northumberland Heath Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 July 2025.
Is Northumberland Heath Primary School a good school?
Northumberland Heath Primary School scores 21.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Northumberland Heath Primary School?
Based on 24 Ofsted Parent View responses, Northumberland Heath Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
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