Barnehurst Junior School
#1231 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#8355 of 15,697 nationally
About Barnehurst Junior School
Barnehurst Junior School is a academy primary located in Erith, in the Bexley local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 7–11. In 2025 it enrolled 240 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 48.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1231st of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (60th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (39th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 240; capacity filled 100%.
There are 15 schools in Erith; Barnehurst Junior School ranks 9th 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%)60%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)8%
- 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%)17.1%
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 Junior School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 240
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 17.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 100%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 60%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 8%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Barnehurst Junior School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Barnehurst Infant School
Erith · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
218 students · 56 m away
Northumberland Heath Primary School
Erith · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
442 students · 608 m away
Bursted Wood Primary School
Bexleyheath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
621 students · 617 m away
Leigh Academy Bexley
Erith · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
873 students · 646 m away
Fairford Academy Barnehurst
Bexleyheath · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
452 students · 732 m away
St Fidelis Catholic Primary School
Erith · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
459 students · 943 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 · 1.3 km away
Pelham Primary School
Bexleyheath · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
394 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.
Langtons Junior Academy
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240 students
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241 students
Van Gogh Primary
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
239 students
Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
242 students
Harris Primary Academy Benson
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
238 students
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Junior School
London · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
238 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Barnehurst Junior School a good school?
Barnehurst Junior School has a Success Index (England) of 48.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1231 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 Junior School rank in London?
Barnehurst Junior School ranks #1231 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #8355 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Barnehurst Junior School?
Barnehurst Junior School had 240 students in 2025.
Is Barnehurst Junior School a primary school or a secondary school?
Barnehurst Junior School is classified as a primary covering Ages 7–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Barnehurst Junior School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Barnehurst Junior School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.