East Wickham Primary Academy
Wickham Street, Welling, DA16 3BPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
East Wickham Primary Academy is a primary school in Bexley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in Bexley. It ranks 31st of 54 primary schools in Bexley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 April 2016, report published 18 May 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 April 2025
Staff know the pupils extremely well at this school. Pupils are happy and feel valued by members of the school community. Staff develop very positive relationships with pupils. They have a range of trusted adults, including their 'ACE' mentors, to talk to if they have any worries. This helps pupils to feel safe in school. The school has high expectations for pupils. They enjoy being challenged and are enthusiastic during lessons. Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) enables them to achieve the aims of the curriculum. As a result, pupils achieve well. Pupils' behaviour in lessons and around the school site is extremely positive. They are confident, kind and take pride in looking after each other. Pupils enjoy the many opportunities they have to develop their character and contribute to the community. For example, each year group raises money for a designated charity and pupils can become 'agents of change,' where they work to improve the school and local area. The school helps to develop pupils' talents and interests through a broad range of wider opportunities. Pupils take part in a variety of sports teams and clubs, including gardening, poetry, and British Sign Language.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, teaching does not systematically identify and clarify pupils' misunderstandings or ensure that pupils secure a deep understanding of some areas of the curriculum. This means that occasionally pupils are not fully ready to learn new content and apply their learning. The school should develop the expertise of all teachers so that they routinely identify and address any gaps in pupils' understanding.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
89 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
585 pupils on roll, with places for 686
Schools near East Wickham Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Strong standard to exceptional | 93% met the expected standard |
| Hook Lane Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Rockliffe Manor Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| Hillsgrove Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Timbercroft Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE KEMNAL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Co Headteacher Maureen Moore Jo Whiley
- Phone
- 02088543637
- Address
- Wickham Street, Welling, DA16 3BP
- Local authority
- Bexley
- URN
- 136599
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.