Barnehurst Close, Northumberland Heath, Erith, Kent DA8 3NL
10 simple reasons to choose The Barnehurst Federation of Schools
State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Northumberland Heath, Erith.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose The Barnehurst Federation of Schools
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Erith and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles.
On average, 30 pupils per class and 27.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 20% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
Most subjects are taught separately, but some foundation subjects, such as geography and history, are taught within termly Global Citizenship themes with cross-curricular links to other subjects where appropriate. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools. As a member of The Primary First Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 10 schools, it also has access to more specialist teachers and resources than most state schools.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2016.
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Independent Prep Schools
West Lodge School (4.6 miles); Merton Court School (4.7 miles); Benedict House Preparatory School (5 miles).
State Primary Schools
Bursted Wood Primary School (1 mile); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Crayford (1.6 miles); St Paulinus Church of England Primary School, Crayford (1.6 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Farringtons School (6.2 miles); Blackheath High School (7.1 miles); Colfe's School (7.1 miles).
State Senior Schools
Erith Secondary School (0.5 miles); Townley Grammar School (2.2 miles); Beths Grammar School (2.3 miles).