Pelham Primary School
Pelham Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4HLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Pelham Primary School is a primary school in Bexley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in Bexley. It ranks 30th of 54 primary schools in Bexley. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 May 2025, report published 24 June 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 May 2025
This is a very warm and friendly school. All are welcome here. Every class elects a 'kindness champion', who is trained to resolve arguments and support anyone who feels angry or upset. Pupils behave sensibly. They learn to recognise their feelings and make good choices about their behaviour. They feel happy and safe. The trust's motto 'excellence every day' is demonstrated throughout the school. Children in the early years get off to a flying start. They settle very quickly because routines and expectations are clear and well established. Older pupils achieve well, particularly in English and mathematics, as demonstrated by published outcomes at the end of Year 6. The school supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well. This includes deaf pupils in the specially resourced provision for pupils with SEND (specially resourced provision). British Sign Language is used regularly throughout the school. Many staff are trained to use it at a high level and all pupils learn it to a basic level. The school encourages pupils to 'dream big'. It provides a wide range of opportunities for them to develop their talents and interests. For example, pupils can complete the Pelham Passport, which lists '50 things to experience' before they leave. Some of these opportunities have only recently been introduced.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of foundation subjects, teaching does not provide sufficient opportunities for pupils to practise and secure important knowledge. This limits pupils' deeper knowledge and understanding in these subjects. The school should ensure that staff use strategies to embed key knowledge in these subjects effectively so that pupils know and remember more across all subjects over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
394 pupils on roll, with places for 446
Schools near Pelham Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravel Hill Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Upland Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Bursted Wood Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 84% met the expected standard |
| Mayplace Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 66% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ILLUMINATE MINDS TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Cara Took
- Phone
- 02083036556
- Address
- Pelham Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4HL
- Local authority
- Bexley
- URN
- 139494
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.