Fairford Academy Barnehurst
Fairford Avenue, Barnehurst, Bexleyheath, DA7 6QPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Fairford Academy Barnehurst is a primary school in Bexley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in Bexley. It ranks 45th of 54 primary schools in Bexley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 November 2017, report published 3 January 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 February 2023
Leaders are ambitious for their pupils. They ensure that pupils study a broad range of subjects. The school motto of 'happy and bright' is felt throughout the school. Pupils enjoy coming to school and support each other to succeed. Pupils are happy and safe. Leaders have high expectations for behaviour. They have introduced a new policy to help pupils to take greater responsibility for their actions. Most pupils have responded well to this. Bullying is rare, and when it does happen, leaders deal with it quickly. Leaders have thought carefully about the wider experiences they want pupils to take part in. Pupils note their participation in school trips, clubs and events in a 'pupil journal'. For example, they record being able to swim 25 metres or regular attendance at a club. This encourages pupils to take part and broaden their experiences. Pupils have opportunities to take on responsibilities. Mathematics ambassadors meet teachers to discuss how to improve mathematics teaching. Class helpers support staff to prepare the classroom so it is ready for lessons. The pupil parliament presents the views of pupils to leaders. In the early years, children enjoy a wide range of activities as part of their learning. They work with others and follow routines.
What the school should improve
- A small number of pupils do not behave as well as they should in lessons. This can disrupt the learning of other pupils. Leaders should make sure that those pupils who need additional help to improve their behaviour are provided with effective support.
- The new curriculum is not being taught in full in a few subjects. As a result, pupils are not learning all aspects of the curriculum in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that the new curriculum is implemented effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
79 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
452 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Fairford Academy Barnehurst
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnehurst Infant School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Barnehurst Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 60% met the expected standard |
| Peareswood Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 85% met the expected standard |
| Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 64% met the expected standard |
| St Fidelis Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 68% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ILLUMINATE MINDS TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Aman Aujla
- Phone
- 01322333998
- Address
- Fairford Avenue, Barnehurst, Bexleyheath, DA7 6QP
- Local authority
- Bexley
- URN
- 141889
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.