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Pelham Primary School
Pelham Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 4HL, Bexley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.5 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
414
Capacity
446
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in Key Stage 2, where 66% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school demonstrates solid academic achievement, ranking in the top 47% nationally. Parental satisfaction is relatively high, with 78% of parents expressing they would recommend the school. However, only 10% of students reach the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 7 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal 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%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (120 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child feels safe
93%
School keeps me informed
93%
My child is happy
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
Good range of subjects
85%
My child makes good progress
84%
Progress is communicated
82%
Behaviour is good
80%
School has high expectations
80%
I'd recommend this school
78%
School supports development
71%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British41.5%
Asian Indian19.8%
White Other11.6%
Black African8.0%
Asian Other4.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.9%
Asian Chinese1.9%
Mixed Other1.7%
Asian Bangladeshi1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Other1.0%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.45917, 0.14902 · DA7 4HL
School details
Local authorityBexley
RegionLondon
URN139494
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.pelhamprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Pelham Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Pelham Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 May 2025.
Is Pelham Primary School a good school?
Pelham Primary School scores 57.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% 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 Pelham Primary School?
Based on 120 Ofsted Parent View responses, Pelham Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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