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Northumberland Heath Primary School

Wheelock Close, Erith, Bexley, DA8 1JE

Not rated

Inspected 1 July 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade
Ofsted
66%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
473
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Northumberland Heath Primary School

Northumberland Heath Primary School is an academy converter in Erith, Bexley, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 473 pupils on roll. It is part of THE WOODLAND ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 54.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 30.3% 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
473 / 682 (69%)
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
1 July 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

54.5%
Free school meals
30.3%
EAL
5.1%
SEN support
15.4%
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)

66%
Expected standard (RWM)
11%
Higher standard (RWM)
106
Avg reading score
105
Avg maths score

Attendance

7%
Overall absence
19.7%
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.

22.79
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -5.2 vs 2023/24
21.4
Pupils per teacher
↑ +2.1 vs 2023/24
27.16
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24
£50,095
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 13% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,224 vs 2023/24
1
Teacher vacancies
4.2% rate
↑ +1 vs 2023/24
2.79
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -2.2 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.

£7,433
Spend per pupil
£8,242
Income per pupil
46%
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
Wheelock Close, Erith, Bexley, DA8 1JE
Phone
01322334638
Headteacher
Dora Indresano

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Northumberland Heath Primary School?
Northumberland Heath Primary School is an academy converter in Erith, Bexley, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Northumberland Heath Primary School have?
Northumberland Heath Primary School has 473 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Northumberland Heath Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
66% of pupils at Northumberland Heath Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Northumberland Heath Primary School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Northumberland Heath Primary School is part of THE WOODLAND ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Northumberland Heath Primary School?
Northumberland Heath Primary School is located at Wheelock Close, Erith, Bexley, DA8 1JE.

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