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Gravel Hill Primary School
Watling Street, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7QJ, Bexley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.1 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
440
Capacity
450
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 72% nationally. While 56% of students achieve expected levels, only 10% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11, with a decent level of parent satisfaction.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2014Older 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%. | 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%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British33.4%
Asian Indian12.0%
White Other11.4%
Black African10.9%
Asian Other7.5%
Mixed Other4.3%
Other3.6%
Asian Chinese3.4%
Asian Bangladeshi2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Black Other1.4%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.45429, 0.15418 · DA6 7QJ
School details
Local authorityBexley
RegionLondon
URN145208
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.gravelhillschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Gravel Hill Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Gravel Hill Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2014.
Is Gravel Hill Primary School a good school?
Gravel Hill Primary School scores 40.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% 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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