Pelham Primary School

About Pelham Primary School

Pelham Primary School is an academy converter in Bexleyheath, Bexley, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 414 pupils on roll. It is part of ILLUMINATE MINDS TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 18% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 43.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Bexley →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

414 / 446 (93%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

7 May 2025

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

Pelham Road, Bexleyheath, Bexley, DA7 4HL

Phone

02083036556

Head of School

Cara Took

Website

www.pelhamprimary.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Pelham Primary School?

Pelham Primary School is an academy converter in Bexleyheath, Bexley, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Pelham Primary School have?

Pelham Primary School has 414 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

66% of pupils at Pelham Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Pelham Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Pelham Primary School is part of ILLUMINATE MINDS TRUST.

Where is Pelham Primary School?

Pelham Primary School is located at Pelham Road, Bexleyheath, Bexley, DA7 4HL.