Lessness Heath Primary School
#1093 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#7119 of 15,697 nationally
About Lessness Heath Primary School
Lessness Heath Primary School is a academy primary located in Belvedere, in the Bexley local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 638 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 53.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 1093rd of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (74th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (46th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 638; capacity filled 95.5%.
There are 8 schools in Belvedere; Lessness Heath Primary School ranks 3rd of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)63%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)12%
- 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%)22.5%
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 Lessness Heath Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 638
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 22.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 95.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 63%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 12%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Lessness Heath Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Break Through School
Belvedere · Independent secondary · Ages 11–17
39 students · 495 m away
St Augustine of Canterbury CofE Primary School
Belvedere · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
192 students · 854 m away
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere
Belvedere · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,028 students · 910 m away
Belvedere Junior School
Belvedere · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
326 students · 1.0 km away
Lime Wood Primary School
Erith · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
192 students · 1.1 km away
Belvedere Infant School
Belvedere · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
246 students · 1.1 km away
Bedonwell Infant and Nursery School
Belvedere · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
309 students · 1.1 km away
Bedonwell Junior School
Belvedere · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
460 students · 1.1 km away
St Fidelis Catholic Primary School
Erith · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
459 students · 1.1 km away
Belmont Academy
Erith · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
436 students · 1.2 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Oakington Manor Primary School
Wembley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
639 students
Shaftesbury Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
640 students
Hacton Primary School
Hornchurch · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
640 students
Marian Vian Primary School
Beckenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
634 students
Balgowan Primary School
Beckenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
632 students
East Lane Primary School
Wembley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
631 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lessness Heath Primary School a good school?
Lessness Heath Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 53.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1093 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 Lessness Heath Primary School rank in London?
Lessness Heath Primary School ranks #1093 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #7119 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lessness Heath Primary School?
Lessness Heath Primary School had 638 students in 2025.
Is Lessness Heath Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Lessness Heath Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Lessness Heath Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lessness Heath Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.