Barnehurst Infant School
#272 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#1679 of 15,697 nationally
About Barnehurst Infant School
Barnehurst Infant School is a academy primary located in Erith, in the Bexley local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–7. In 2025 it enrolled 218 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 83.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 272nd of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (83th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 218; capacity filled 94%.
There are 15 schools in Erith; Barnehurst Infant School ranks 2nd of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)9.4%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Barnehurst Infant School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 218
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 9.4%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 94%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Barnehurst Infant School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Barnehurst Junior School
Erith · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
240 students · 56 m away
Leigh Academy Bexley
Erith · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
873 students · 610 m away
Northumberland Heath Primary School
Erith · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
442 students · 631 m away
Bursted Wood Primary School
Bexleyheath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
621 students · 673 m away
Fairford Academy Barnehurst
Bexleyheath · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
452 students · 678 m away
St Fidelis Catholic Primary School
Erith · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
459 students · 928 m away
Belmont Academy
Erith · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
436 students · 1.2 km away
Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School
Erith · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
498 students · 1.2 km away
Peareswood Primary School
Erith · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
418 students · 1.4 km away
Mayplace Primary School
Barnehurst · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
623 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
216 students
St Cyprian's Greek Orthodox Primary Academy
Thornton Heath · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
St. Mary's Catholic Junior School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
216 students
St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Dagenham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
Oasis Academy Byron
Coulsdon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
221 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Barnehurst Infant School a good school?
Barnehurst Infant School has a Success Index (England) of 83.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #272 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Barnehurst Infant School rank in London?
Barnehurst Infant School ranks #272 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #1679 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Barnehurst Infant School?
Barnehurst Infant School had 218 students in 2025.
Is Barnehurst Infant School a primary school or a secondary school?
Barnehurst Infant School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–7. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Barnehurst Infant School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Barnehurst Infant School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.