Foster's Primary School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Westbrooke Road, Welling, DA16 1PNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Foster's Primary School is a primary school in Bexley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in Bexley. It ranks 11th of 54 primary schools in Bexley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2012.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 2 October 2012, report published 24 October 2012

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 February 2024

Pupils are happy at Foster's. One pupil, expressing the views of many, described the school as 'one big happy family.' Comprehensive systems and highly trained staff ensure that pupils are kept safe each day. For example, pupils are confident in using the worry boxes or speaking to members of staff if they have a concern. Bullying is very rare. Pupils have every confidence in their teachers to help them should any problems arise. Pupils behave very well; they are keen to participate in lessons and confident to discuss their ideas and opinions. They are kind to one another, celebrate each other's differences and show understanding and maturity when others struggle. Pupils learn about different faiths and cultures and how to keep themselves healthy and safe. They learn to be reflective, confident and articulate. Pupils achieve highly. The curriculum is well designed and enables pupils to know and remember more over time. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are supported effectively to achieve their best. Pupils are expected to be engaged and curious. They consistently rise to these expectations.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

62 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths82%

82%, 20 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths18%

18%, 10 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score111

111, 6 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

452 pupils on roll, with places for 454

Eligible for free school meals7.5%

7.5%, 19 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language20.1%

20.1%, 1.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.6%

10.6%, 4.2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.9%

0.9%, 5.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Foster's Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Barrington Primary School	0.1 miles	Ofsted: Good	62% met the expected standard
Brampton Primary Academy	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	72% met the expected standard
Crook Log Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	75% met the expected standard
St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	61% met the expected standard
Upland Primary School	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	62% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Voluntary controlled school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Jason Hemley
Phone: 02082987336
Website: fosters.bexley.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Westbrooke Road, Welling, DA16 1PN
Local authority: Bexley
URN: 101451

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.