Foster's Primary School
#126 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#838 of 15,697 nationally
About Foster's Primary School
Foster's Primary School is a local authority primary located in Welling, in the Bexley local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 452 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 89.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 126th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (89th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 452; capacity filled 99.6%.
There are 12 schools in Welling; Foster's Primary School ranks 4th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)82%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)18%
- 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%)7.5%
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 Foster's Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 452
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 7.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 99.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 82%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 18%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Foster's Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Barrington Primary School
Bexleyheath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
213 students · 210 m away
Brampton Primary Academy
Bexleyheath · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
429 students · 630 m away
Crook Log Primary School
Bexleyheath · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
432 students · 654 m away
St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School
Welling · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
221 students · 698 m away
Welling School
Welling · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,084 students · 763 m away
Upland Primary School
Bexleyheath · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
444 students · 1.1 km away
St Stephen's Catholic Primary School
Welling · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
419 students · 1.2 km away
Danson Primary School
Welling · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
592 students · 1.2 km away
Bexley Grammar School
Welling · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,504 students · 1.3 km away
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Bexleyheath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
421 students · 1.3 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
John Ruskin Primary School and Language Classes
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
452 students
Furze Infant School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
452 students
Blessed Dominic Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
452 students
Whitehall Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
452 students
Yerbury Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
453 students
Tufnell Park Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
453 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Foster's Primary School a good school?
Foster's Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 89.7 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #126 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 Foster's Primary School rank in London?
Foster's Primary School ranks #126 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #838 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Foster's Primary School?
Foster's Primary School had 452 students in 2025.
Is Foster's Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Foster's Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Foster's Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Foster's Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.