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Fairford Academy Barnehurst
Fairford Avenue, Barnehurst, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 6QP, Bexley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.0 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
528
Capacity
630
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school demonstrates solid academic foundations, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 72% nationally for expected outcomes. Although only 8% of pupils achieved the higher standard, the overall LocaleIQ score indicates it outperforms 89% of schools, suggesting a positive environment for learning. However, parents may want to consider the relatively modest percentage of students reaching higher standards when evaluating academic rigor.
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Last inspected: 28 November 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British52.8%
White Other13.1%
Black African12.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Asian Indian2.1%
Asian Pakistani2.1%
Asian Other1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Gypsy/Roma1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
traveller_irish1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Black Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Asian Chinese0.6%
White Irish0.2%
Other0.2%
Location
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51.46894, 0.17213 · DA7 6QP
School details
Local authorityBexley
RegionLondon
URN141889
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.fairfordacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Fairford Academy Barnehurst rated by Ofsted?
Fairford Academy Barnehurst was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 November 2017.
Is Fairford Academy Barnehurst a good school?
Fairford Academy Barnehurst scores 89.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% 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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