Bursted Wood Primary School

About Bursted Wood Primary School

Bursted Wood Primary School is an academy converter in Bexleyheath, Bexley, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 625 pupils on roll. It is part of BURSTED WOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL. At the end of Key Stage 2, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 6.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Bexley →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

625 / 630 (99%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Swanbridge Road, Bexleyheath, Bexley, DA7 5BS

Phone

02083049960

Headteacher

Helen Charman

Website

www.burstedwoodprimary.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bursted Wood Primary School?

Bursted Wood Primary School is an academy converter in Bexleyheath, Bexley, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Bursted Wood Primary School have?

Bursted Wood Primary School has 625 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Bursted Wood Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

73% of pupils at Bursted Wood Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Bursted Wood Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bursted Wood Primary School is part of BURSTED WOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL.

Where is Bursted Wood Primary School?

Bursted Wood Primary School is located at Swanbridge Road, Bexleyheath, Bexley, DA7 5BS.