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Birkbeck Primary School

Alma Road, Sidcup, Bexley, DA14 4ED

Good

Inspected 13 December 2023

Good
Ofsted
85%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
625
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Birkbeck Primary School

Birkbeck Primary School is a community school in Sidcup, Bexley, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 625 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 December 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 85% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 11.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 20.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Bexley →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
625 / 682 (92%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
13 December 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

11.6%
Free school meals
20.3%
EAL
2.1%
SEN support
14.2%
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)

85%
Expected standard (RWM)
10%
Higher standard (RWM)
111
Avg reading score
111
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.0%
Overall absence
9.7%
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.

26
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24
23.8
Pupils per teacher
↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24
12.48
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -1.8 vs 2023/24
£51,267
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 17% on leadership pay
↑ +£5,953 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
5
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +2.0 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.

£5,807
Spend per pupil
£6,129
Income per pupil
49%
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
Alma Road, Sidcup, Bexley, DA14 4ED
Phone
02083004161
Headteacher
Sarah Kelley-Day

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Birkbeck Primary School?
Birkbeck Primary School is a community school in Sidcup, Bexley, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Birkbeck Primary School have?
Birkbeck Primary School has 625 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Birkbeck Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Birkbeck Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 December 2023).
How does Birkbeck Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
85% of pupils at Birkbeck Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Birkbeck Primary School?
Birkbeck Primary School is located at Alma Road, Sidcup, Bexley, DA14 4ED.

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