St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Baugh Road, Sidcup, DA14 5EDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Bexley for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in Bexley. It ranks 54th of 54 primary schools in Bexley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 26 September 2023, report published 13 November 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 September 2023

Pupils enjoy coming to school. They are happy and safe here. Relationships between staff and pupils are positive and based on mutual respect. Staff have high expectations for all pupils' achievement, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Behaviour in lessons and around the school is calm and orderly. All staff have consistently high expectations of pupils' behaviour at all times. In the playground, pupils enjoy the large outside area. They use the equipment the school has provided for them at playtimes collaboratively and sensibly. Through the curriculum and extra-curricular activities, the trust and school leaders have made sure that all pupils access a broad range of experiences. Pupils enjoy karate, tennis and gymnastics taught as part of their physical education (PE) curriculum and clubs. Older pupils enjoy their residential trips. The school includes pupils' views considerately and considers them when making changes in the school. Pupils take their roles in the 'pupil Parliament' seriously. There is a strong sense of community feel. Every year group chooses a charity to raise money for.

What the school should improve

  • Sometimes, teaching staff do not implement the ambitious aims of the curriculum in subjects consistently well. This means that pupils do not consistently develop a depth of knowledge in different subjects. The school should check that all staff implement the planned curriculum with precision and accuracy.
  • On occasion, teachers do not pick up on pupils' misconceptions in their learning. As a result, pupils continue to make the same mistakes and are not fully ready for new content. The school must make sure that all teachers systematically identify pupils' misconceptions and address them in a timely manner.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

26 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths23%

23%, 39 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score98

98, 7 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score101

101, 4 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

182 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals24.7%

24.7%, 1.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language17%

17%, 4.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18.7%

18.7%, 3.9 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.3%

3.3%, 2.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Hope Community School0.1 milesOfsted: Good43% met the expected standard
Orchard Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good60% met the expected standard
Merton Court School0.3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Royal Park Primary Academy0.9 milesOfsted: Good83% met the expected standard
West Lodge School0.9 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
ST OSCAR ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Alexander Davies
Address
Baugh Road, Sidcup, DA14 5ED
Local authority
Bexley
URN
149048

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.