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Hurst Primary School
Dorchester Avenue, Bexley, Kent, DA5 3AJ, Bexley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.5 / 100
Top 29%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
661
Capacity
630
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a strong performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where 72% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 31% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears to be relatively high, as indicated by a LocaleIQ score better than 72% of schools. However, only 18% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 29 September 2011Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 18% | Top 12% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.2%
White Other3.8%
Asian Indian3.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Black African2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Asian Other1.8%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Black Other0.2%
Location
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51.44130, 0.12746 · DA5 3AJ
School details
Local authorityBexley
RegionLondon
URN140243
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hurst.bexley.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Hurst Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Hurst Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 September 2011.
Is Hurst Primary School a good school?
Hurst Primary School scores 71.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 29% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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