What is Barnehurst Infant School's Ofsted rating?

Barnehurst Infant School was judged Outstanding at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 08/11/2023. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.) Ofsted history tracked on NestScope.

Is Barnehurst Infant School a primary or secondary school?

Barnehurst Infant School is a primary school in Erith, for ages 3–7.

Where is Barnehurst Infant School?

Barnehurst Infant School is in Erith, DA8 3NL (Bexley local authority).

How many pupils attend Barnehurst Infant School?

Barnehurst Infant School has around 227 pupils on roll (DfE census, via NestScope).

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Barnehurst Infant School

Outstandinggraded 08/11/2023Ages 3–7227 pupilsFaithNone

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Erith, DA8 3NL

Bexley

Barnehurst Infant School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 7 in Erith, within the Bexley local authority. The school has around 227 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 08/11/2023, Barnehurst Infant School was judged Outstanding. Families comparing primary schools in Erith can view Barnehurst Infant School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Erith (DA8 3NL), Barnehurst Infant School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationOutstanding

Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding

Personal developmentOutstanding

Leadership & managementOutstanding

Last inspected 08/11/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education

Behaviour & attitudes

Personal development

Leadership & management

Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.

Pupil intake8.3%

Free school meals8.3%

England avg 24.0%

English not first language20.2%

England avg 18.8%

Places filled99%

SEN support

EHC plan

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing95.5%

Attendance95.5%

England avg 94.5%

Pupils per teacher29.9

England avg 20.9

Persistent absence8.9%

England avg 14.3%

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Nearby schools in Erith

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Barnehurst Junior SchoolOutstanding · 0.0 mi Leigh Academy BexleyInadequate · 0.4 mi Northumberland Heath Primary School0.4 mi St Fidelis Catholic Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.6 mi Bursted Wood Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 mi Fairford Academy BarnehurstGood · 0.4 mi

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