Aspire Academy

About Aspire Academy

Aspire Academy is an academy special converter in Welling, Bexley, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 64 pupils on roll. It is part of LONDON SOUTH EAST ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 March 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 72% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Bexley →

School Type

Academy special converter

Age Range

Ages 5–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

64 / 64 (100%)

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

7 March 2023

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

South Gipsy Road, Welling, Bexley, DA16 1JB

Phone

02083041320

Head of School

Heather Hopkins and Mrs Julie Arkwright

Website

https://aspire.lseat.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Aspire Academy?

Aspire Academy is an academy special converter in Welling, Bexley, England, for pupils aged 5–11.

How many pupils does Aspire Academy have?

Aspire Academy has 64 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Aspire Academy's Ofsted rating?

Aspire Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 March 2023).

How does Aspire Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Aspire Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Aspire Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Aspire Academy is part of LONDON SOUTH EAST ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Aspire Academy?

Aspire Academy is located at South Gipsy Road, Welling, Bexley, DA16 1JB.