Gravel Hill Primary School
URN: 145208 • Bexleyheath DA6 7QJ
Overview
- Name
- Gravel Hill Primary School
- URN
- 145208
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- CYGNUS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Melanie Neale (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01322521343
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Watling Street, Bexleyheath DA6 7QJ
Summary
Gravel Hill Primary School, located in Bexleyheath, is an academy converter with a mixed-gender enrolment of 440 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 450. The school prides itself on fostering a welcoming and friendly environment where children are encouraged to develop a thirst for knowledge. With a strong emphasis on safety and well-being, Gravel Hill aims to create a nurturing atmosphere for all students.
The school's ethos is encapsulated in its motto, "Learning for Life," and its core values of Care, Confidence, Aspiration, Respect, and Excellence. Gravel Hill is committed to safeguarding children and promoting awareness of issues that may cause harm. The curriculum is designed to meet high expectations, ensuring that pupils enjoy their learning experiences and build strong relationships with peers and staff.
Gravel Hill features a large outdoor learning area, including a Forest School, which enhances the educational experience by connecting children with nature. The school encourages parental involvement and offers opportunities for tours to engage with the community and showcase its facilities.
The school's ethos is encapsulated in its motto, "Learning for Life," and its core values of Care, Confidence, Aspiration, Respect, and Excellence. Gravel Hill is committed to safeguarding children and promoting awareness of issues that may cause harm. The curriculum is designed to meet high expectations, ensuring that pupils enjoy their learning experiences and build strong relationships with peers and staff.
Gravel Hill features a large outdoor learning area, including a Forest School, which enhances the educational experience by connecting children with nature. The school encourages parental involvement and offers opportunities for tours to engage with the community and showcase its facilities.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Absences (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- TERM DATES 2024-2025 (download)
- TERM DATES 2025-2026 (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions Information (other)
- Secondary School Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Thomas More Catholic Primary School (76.7)
- St Thomas More Catholic Primary School (71.7)
- Bursted Wood Primary School (71.5)
- Gravel Hill Primary School (65.7)
- Brampton Primary Academy (65.4)
Key details
- LA
- Bexley
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CYGNUS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 450
- Pupils
- 440
- Boys
- 206
- Girls
- 234
- FSM %
- 20.80
- Open date
- 2017-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-01-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 440 | 206 | 234 | 450 | 20.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 432 | 211 | 221 | 450 | 21.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 424 | 212 | 212 | 450 | 23.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 424 | 212 | 212 | 450 | 23.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 399 | 199 | 200 | 450 | 20.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 415 | 196 | 219 | 450 | 16.50 |
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