How many pupils does Lessness Heath Primary School have?

Lessness Heath Primary School has 658 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Lessness Heath Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

63% of pupils at Lessness Heath Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Lessness Heath Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Lessness Heath Primary School is part of THE PRIMARY FIRST TRUST.

Where is Lessness Heath Primary School?

Lessness Heath Primary School is located at Erith Road, Belvedere, Bexley, DA17 6HB.

Lessness Heath Primary School

Erith Road, Belvedere, Bexley, DA17 6HB

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

63%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

658

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Lessness Heath Primary School

Lessness Heath Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Belvedere, Bexley, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 658 pupils on roll. It is part of THE PRIMARY FIRST TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 21.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 16.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Bexley →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 658 / 668 (99%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

21.5%

Free school meals

16.5%

EAL

2.9%

SEN support

14.6%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

63%

Expected standard (RWM)

12%

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.1%

Overall absence

12.4%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

29.3

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

22.4

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.5 vs 2023/24

30.08

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +3.3 vs 2023/24

£49,888

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 16% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,823 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

4.6

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,373

Spend per pupil

£7,092

Income per pupil

48%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Erith Road, Belvedere, Bexley, DA17 6HB
Phone: 01322433290
Head Teacher: Ann-Marie Bolton
Website: www.lessnessheath-bexley.co.uk/

Academy Trust

THE PRIMARY FIRST TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lessness Heath Primary School?: Lessness Heath Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Belvedere, Bexley, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Lessness Heath Primary School have?: Lessness Heath Primary School has 658 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Lessness Heath Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 63% of pupils at Lessness Heath Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Lessness Heath Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Lessness Heath Primary School is part of THE PRIMARY FIRST TRUST.
Where is Lessness Heath Primary School?: Lessness Heath Primary School is located at Erith Road, Belvedere, Bexley, DA17 6HB.

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