Gravel Hill Primary School
URN: 101407 • Bexleyheath DA6 7QJ
Overview
- Name
- Gravel Hill Primary School
- URN
- 101407
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Melanie Neale (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Watling Street, Bexleyheath DA6 7QJ
Summary
Gravel Hill Primary School, located in Bexleyheath, is a community school catering to mixed-gender pupils from nursery through to Year 6. With a current enrolment of 407 students and a capacity of 420, the school prides itself on creating a welcoming and safe environment where children can thrive. The school's ethos is encapsulated in its motto, "Learning for Life," and its core values of Care, Confidence, Aspiration, Respect, and Excellence.
The curriculum at Gravel Hill emphasizes a thirst for knowledge, supported by a large outdoor learning area that includes a Forest School. This outdoor space allows for hands-on learning and exploration of nature, enhancing the educational experience. The school has high expectations for all pupils, fostering strong relationships between students and staff, which contributes to a positive learning atmosphere.
Gravel Hill actively engages with parents and the wider community, encouraging involvement through events and a parent-teacher association (PTA). The school also prioritizes safeguarding and online safety, ensuring that both students and parents are informed about best practices in these areas.
The curriculum at Gravel Hill emphasizes a thirst for knowledge, supported by a large outdoor learning area that includes a Forest School. This outdoor space allows for hands-on learning and exploration of nature, enhancing the educational experience. The school has high expectations for all pupils, fostering strong relationships between students and staff, which contributes to a positive learning atmosphere.
Gravel Hill actively engages with parents and the wider community, encouraging involvement through events and a parent-teacher association (PTA). The school also prioritizes safeguarding and online safety, ensuring that both students and parents are informed about best practices in these areas.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Thomas More Catholic Primary School (76.7)
- St Thomas More Catholic Primary School (71.7)
- Bursted Wood Primary School (71.5)
- Brampton Primary Academy (65.4)
- Crook Log Primary School (64.3)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 407 | 190 | 215 | 420 | 10.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 407 | 190 | 215 | 420 | 10.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 407 | 190 | 215 | 420 | 10.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 407 | 190 | 215 | 420 | 10.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 407 | 190 | 215 | 420 | 10.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 407 | 190 | 215 | 420 | 10.30 |
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