St Paulinus Church of England Primary School
Iron Mill Lane, Crayford, Dartford, DA1 4RWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Paulinus Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Bexley for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in Bexley. It ranks 29th of 54 primary schools in Bexley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 March 2013, report published 15 April 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 June 2024
Pupils are taught the importance of kindness and respect for others, which they have opportunities to put into practice. For example, they act as buddies to younger children and raise funds for charity. The school has high expectations for all pupils' achievement. Published outcomes in national assessment tests taken by pupils in Year 6 reflect pupils' high achievement, particularly in writing and mathematics. The school knows where pupils' knowledge is less detailed and has identified changes to the curriculum and teaching which aim to improve academic outcomes. Pupils behave well. Teachers make their expectations clear which helps pupils to stay focused on their learning. Where any bullying occurs, the school deals with it suitably. Through assemblies, discussions with pupils and reviews of the school's policies, leaders have begun further work on preventing and responding to bullying. Leaders have recently broadened the range of educational visits that the school organises. Children in the early years visit the local area. In Year 6, pupils take part in a residential journey to an outdoor-activity centre. Pupils are encouraged to extend their knowledge through a range of museum visits connected with curriculum topics such as the First and Second World Wars and Ancient Egypt.
What the school should improve
- Recent changes to curriculum thinking in some subjects are new. Older pupils have not had the full benefit of the school's current curriculum. As a result, there are some gaps and lack of depth in older pupils' content knowledge, including in pupils' recall and use of key vocabulary. The school should ensure that those gaps are addressed routinely so that pupils' knowledge, including of key vocabulary, reflects the detail leaders intend.
- The training that staff have received to meet the needs of pupils with SEND does not extend to the specific needs of all pupils with SEND at the school. This impacts on the learning of some pupils' with SEND. The school should build on the provision already in place for pupils with SEND by providing further training for staff to enhance their expertise in meeting the specific needs of all pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
203 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Paulinus Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 84% met the expected standard |
| Mayplace Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 66% met the expected standard |
| Haberdashers' Crayford Primary | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Wentworth Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Gravel Hill Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- AMADEUS PRIMARY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Charlotte Rhodes
- Phone
- 01322523236
- Address
- Iron Mill Lane, Crayford, Dartford, DA1 4RW
- Local authority
- Bexley
- URN
- 142294
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.