Barnehurst Junior School
Barnehurst Close, Northumberland Heath, Erith, DA8 3NLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Barnehurst Junior School is a primary school in Bexley for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in Bexley. It ranks 26th of 54 primary schools in Bexley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 November 2023, report published 11 February 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 November 2023
Pupils at Barnehurst Junior receive an exceptional education. They are polite, sensible and considerate of others. Pupils love to read and are proud of their new library. Pupil librarians arrange games and activities and enjoy supporting the younger readers. Pupils work hard, achieve well and are articulate learners. The curriculum is ambitious and prepares pupils very well for the next stage of their education. Behaviour across the school is excellent. This is because routines are in place to ensure learning is not disrupted. The school's 'value compass' ensures that the pupils develop resilience, kindness and courage. Bullying is rare. Boys and girls treat each other equally and trust staff to deal swiftly with any issues that may arise. This helps to ensure that pupils feel safe and are kept safe at school. Pupils access a wide range of enrichment activities that underpin the curriculum and help to foster their talents and interests. For example, pupils enjoy the opportunities they have to learn in the forest school. They benefit from visits and visitors, including Shakespeare workshops, residential trips and outings to the local theatre.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
240 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Barnehurst Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnehurst Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| 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 | 0.5 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
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Tamara Hunter
- Phone
- 01322334214
- Address
- Barnehurst Close, Northumberland Heath, Erith, DA8 3NL
- Local authority
- Bexley
- URN
- 140321
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.