Bursted Wood Primary School

URN: 140443 • Bexleyheath DA7 5BS

Overview

Name
Bursted Wood Primary School
URN
140443
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
BURSTED WOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
71.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Helen Charman (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02083049960
Website
Visit
Address
Swanbridge Road, Bexleyheath DA7 5BS

Summary

Bursted Wood Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Bexleyheath, with a current enrolment of 625 pupils and a capacity of 630. The school prides itself on fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment, emphasising the values of Care and Respect, alongside Honesty, Responsibility, Tolerance, and Resilience. The school community is committed to high academic standards and the personal development of each child, focusing on both academic and social-emotional growth.

The curriculum at Bursted Wood is designed to be broad and engaging, aiming to inspire a lifelong love of learning among students. The school has received several accolades, including Arts Mark Platinum and School Games Mark Gold, reflecting its commitment to excellence in education and extracurricular activities.

Since moving to a modern building in 2018, Bursted Wood has continued to enhance its facilities and educational offerings. The school was last inspected by Ofsted in November 2021, receiving a "Good" rating, which underscores its dedication to maintaining high standards in teaching and learning.

Key details

LA
Bexley
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
BURSTED WOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL
Capacity
630
Pupils
625
Boys
311
Girls
314
FSM %
3.20
Open date
2013-12-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-11-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 625 311 314 630 3.20
2024-09-11 628 323 305 630 3.80
2023-09-11 628 329 299 630 3.30
2022-09-11 628 329 299 630 3.30
2021-09-11 591 306 285 630 2.50
2020-09-11 567 293 274 630 1.60

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