How many pupils does Foster's Primary School have?

Foster's Primary School has 450 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Foster's Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

82% of pupils at Foster's Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Foster's Primary School?

Foster's Primary School is located at Westbrooke Road, Welling, Bexley, DA16 1PN.

Foster's Primary School

Westbrooke Road, Welling, Bexley, DA16 1PN

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

82%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

450

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Voluntary controlled school

Type

About Foster's Primary School

Foster's Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Welling, Bexley, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 450 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 7.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 20.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Bexley →
School Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 450 / 454 (99%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

7.5%

Free school meals

20.1%

EAL

0.7%

SEN support

11.1%

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)

82%

Expected standard (RWM)

18%

Higher standard (RWM)

109

Avg reading score

109

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.3%

Overall absence

8.5%

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.

22.02

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +3.6 vs 2023/24

22.4

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24

16.48

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

£47,315

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 16% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,688 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

3.8

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£6,439

Spend per pupil

£6,414

Income per pupil

48%

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: Westbrooke Road, Welling, Bexley, DA16 1PN
Phone: 02082987336
Headteacher: Jason Hemley
Website: www.fosters.bexley.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Foster's Primary School?: Foster's Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Welling, Bexley, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Foster's Primary School have?: Foster's Primary School has 450 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Foster's Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 82% of pupils at Foster's Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Foster's Primary School?: Foster's Primary School is located at Westbrooke Road, Welling, Bexley, DA16 1PN.

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