How many pupils does Barnehurst Infant School have?

Barnehurst Infant School has 227 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Barnehurst Infant School's Ofsted rating?

Barnehurst Infant School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 November 2023).

Is Barnehurst Infant School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Barnehurst Infant School is part of THE PRIMARY FIRST TRUST.

Where is Barnehurst Infant School?

Barnehurst Infant School is located at Barnehurst Close, Erith, Bexley, DA8 3NL.

Barnehurst Infant School

Barnehurst Close, Erith, Bexley, DA8 3NL

Outstanding

Inspected 8 November 2023

Outstanding

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

3–7

Ages

227

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Barnehurst Infant School

Barnehurst Infant School is an academy converter in Erith, Bexley, England, for pupils aged 3–7. It has 227 pupils on roll. It is part of THE PRIMARY FIRST TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 November 2023) rated it Outstanding. 8.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 20.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Bexley →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–7
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 227 / 232 (98%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 8 November 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

8.3%

Free school meals

20.2%

EAL

2.2%

SEN support

5.7%

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.

Attendance

4.9%

Overall absence

10.6%

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.

7.57

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

30.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

12.17

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +3.2 vs 2023/24

£57,172

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 22% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,007 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.88

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.9 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.

£7,057

Spend per pupil

£7,297

Income per pupil

39%

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: Barnehurst Close, Erith, Bexley, DA8 3NL
Phone: 01322334401
Headteacher: Tamara Hunter
Website: www.barnehurstfederation.co.uk

Academy Trust

THE PRIMARY FIRST TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Barnehurst Infant School?: Barnehurst Infant School is an academy converter in Erith, Bexley, England, for pupils aged 3–7.
How many pupils does Barnehurst Infant School have?: Barnehurst Infant School has 227 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Barnehurst Infant School's Ofsted rating?: Barnehurst Infant School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 November 2023).
Is Barnehurst Infant School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Barnehurst Infant School is part of THE PRIMARY FIRST TRUST.
Where is Barnehurst Infant School?: Barnehurst Infant School is located at Barnehurst Close, Erith, Bexley, DA8 3NL.

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