Barnehurst Infant School

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 7

Ofsted: Outstanding

Barnehurst Close, Northumberland Heath, Erith, DA8 3NLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Barnehurst Infant School is a primary school in Bexley for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 90 schools in Bexley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 8 November 2023, report published 14 December 2023

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Early years provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Pupil numbers and mix

218 pupils on roll, with places for 232

Eligible for free school meals8.3%

8.3%, 18.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language20.2%

20.2%, 1.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.3%

13.3%, 1.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.8%

2.8%, 3.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Barnehurst Infant School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Barnehurst Junior School	0.1 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	60% met the expected standard
Northumberland Heath Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good	66% met the expected standard
Bursted Wood Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	73% met the expected standard
Fairford Academy Barnehurst	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	56% met the expected standard
St Fidelis Catholic Primary School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	68% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: THE PRIMARY FIRST TRUST
Age range: 3 to 7
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Tamara Hunter
Phone: 01322334401
Website: barnehurstfederation.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Barnehurst Close, Northumberland Heath, Erith, DA8 3NL
Local authority: Bexley
URN: 140320

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.