Birkbeck Primary School
#309 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#1869 of 15,697 nationally
About Birkbeck Primary School
Birkbeck Primary School is a local authority primary located in Sidcup, in the Bexley local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 664 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 81.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 309th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (94th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (66th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 664; capacity filled 97.4%.
There are 20 schools in Sidcup; Birkbeck Primary School ranks 4th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)85%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)10%
- 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%)11.7%
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 Birkbeck Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 664
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 11.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 97.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 85%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 10%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Birkbeck Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
West Lodge School
Sidcup · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
174 students · 411 m away
Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School
Sidcup · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,561 students · 450 m away
Benedict House Preparatory School
Sidcup · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
170 students · 527 m away
Holy Trinity Lamorbey Church of England School
Sidcup · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
241 students · 627 m away
Burnt Oak Junior School
Sidcup · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
245 students · 725 m away
Chatsworth Infant School
Sidcup · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
210 students · 913 m away
Hurstmere School
Sidcup · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
893 students · 937 m away
Cleeve Park School
Sidcup · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
994 students · 1.0 km away
Merton Court School
Sidcup · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
311 students · 1.0 km away
Longlands Primary School
Sidcup · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
293 students · 1.1 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Fryent Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
662 students
Grove Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
666 students
Woodberry Down Community Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
661 students
Aldersbrook Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
667 students
North Ealing Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
660 students
Vaughan Primary School
Harrow · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
668 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Birkbeck Primary School a good school?
Birkbeck Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 81.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #309 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 Birkbeck Primary School rank in London?
Birkbeck Primary School ranks #309 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #1869 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Birkbeck Primary School?
Birkbeck Primary School had 664 students in 2025.
Is Birkbeck Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Birkbeck Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Birkbeck Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Birkbeck Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.