Hurst Primary School
Dorchester Avenue, Bexley, DA5 3AJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hurst Primary School is a primary school in Bexley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in Bexley. It ranks 17th of 54 primary schools in Bexley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2011.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 September 2011, report published 21 October 2011
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 July 2022
Leaders and staff foster a strong sense of community in this large primary school. Pupils are well cared for. Relationships between staff and pupils are built on mutual respect. Pupils are happy and safe. They are confident to approach staff and share any concerns that they may have. Staff have high expectations of pupils. This includes those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). All pupils rise to this challenge and enjoy the work that teachers give them. They are curious, attentive and motivated to learn. Most pupils work hard and learn the planned curriculum successfully. Pupils behave well. They are courteous and polite to their peers, staff and visitors. Pupils understand and follow the school's 'golden rules'. They are calm and focused in lessons. Pupils enjoy earning rewards and house points for modelling good behaviours and attitudes. They know what bullying is and said that it is extremely rare in the school. Staff address any incidents of bullying swiftly if they occur. Pupils make a positive contribution to school life through various leadership roles. For example, they can become school councillors, well-being ambassadors or digital leaders. Pupils, staff and parents and carers are proud to be part of the Hurst family.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have recently introduced a new curriculum for some subjects, such as geography and art and design. This means that sometimes pupils do not have the knowledge they need to fully understand the subject content set out in the new curriculum. Leaders should ensure that all pupils have the necessary prior knowledge to learn and understand the new curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
90 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
662 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Hurst Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bexley Church of England School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Upton Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 83% met the expected standard |
| Royal Park Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Sherwood Park Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Chatsworth Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- HURST PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Carmel Longley
- Phone
- 02083032688
- Address
- Dorchester Avenue, Bexley, DA5 3AJ
- Local authority
- Bexley
- URN
- 140243
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.