St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School
Wrotham Road, Welling, DA16 1LSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Bexley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in Bexley. It ranks 33rd of 54 primary schools in Bexley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 November 2022, report published 29 January 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 November 2022
Pupils enjoy coming to school. They said that teachers are caring and helpful. Pupils are safe and happy here. They are taught to be tolerant and to make sure no one is left out. Leaders have high expectations which are shared by all staff. Leaders have created a positive environment in which bullying is not tolerated. They have introduced a variety of new approaches to tackle bullying. These include ensuring that pupils and the whole school community understand how to raise concerns. Staff deal with bullying quickly and effectively, including any concerns related to aggression or discriminative language. The number of bullying incidents has dropped considerably over the last two years. Pupils appreciate the additional equipment available at playtimes. Parent representatives have been recently introduced. Parents and carers found this useful to communicate any concerns and raise questions regularly with leaders and in helping them to find out more about the school. Leaders ensure that pupils have meaningful opportunities to understand how to become responsible citizens. For example, pupils were proud to be elected as members of the school council. Anti-bullying ambassadors take their roles seriously. Older pupils look forward to residential trips. Pupils enjoyed recently organised visits to the zoo and a workshop on Anglo-Saxons.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, leaders do not identify precisely the specific knowledge that pupils need to learn. As a result, teaching in these subjects focuses too much on activities rather than subject-specific skills. Leaders must identify specific cumulative knowledge with clear end points so that pupils develop secure subject knowledge over time.
- Although pupils participate in some school outings and attend clubs arranged by staff, the offer of both is not high. Not many pupils attend the clubs that are currently available. Leaders should consider how they can increase their offer, providing more opportunities for pupils to broaden their experiences.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
221 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brampton Primary Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Barrington Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Hillsgrove Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Foster's Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 84% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SDBE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Amanda Blackburn
- Phone
- 02083033287
- Address
- Wrotham Road, Welling, DA16 1LS
- Local authority
- Bexley
- URN
- 144889
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.