Pelham Primary School
Pelham Primary School is a primary school in Bexleyheath for ages 2 to 11.
Daily practice for Pelham Primary School pupils
Daily maths and English that follow the national curriculum for your child's year. Start with a free five-minute class.
At a glance
- Type
- Academy
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 394
- Who it's for
- Boys and girls
- Address
- Pelham Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4HL
- Phone
- 02083 036556
The school's websiteResults and performanceFull register entryMap
What Ofsted found
Full inspection, May 2025.
- The quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good
- Early years provision: Outstanding
- Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
- Inspectors found the school supports pupils with SEND well, identifying each pupil's needs so they receive appropriate support.
- The report says that in a small number of foundation subjects, pupils do not get enough chances to practise and secure important knowledge.
Our summary of Ofsted's report. Read the full reports on Ofsted's website. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The school
- The school aims to nurture confident, compassionate and curious young people who are ready to thrive in an ever-changing world.
- Respect, kindness and collaboration are key at the school.
Source: Pelham Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
How it teaches
- Pupils work through a Pupil Primary Journal providing cultural capital experiences from entry to school.
Source: Pelham Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Admissions
- Pelham Primary School offers 60 places in Reception.
Source: Pelham Primary School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Visiting
- Guided school tours take place at 10:00am every Friday until 11 December.
Source: Pelham Primary School website. Checked 10 November 2026.
Grammar schools within 15 miles
- Townley Grammar SchoolGirls, Bexleyheath, under a mile. Bexley Selection Test
- Beths Grammar SchoolBoys, Bexley, under a mile. Bexley Selection Test
- Bexley Grammar SchoolWelling, 2 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar SchoolSidcup, 2 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Dartford Grammar School for GirlsGirls, Dartford, 3 miles. Kent Test
- Dartford Grammar SchoolBoys, Dartford, 3 miles. Kent Test
- Wilmington Grammar School for GirlsGirls, Dartford, 3 miles. Kent Test
- Wilmington Grammar School for BoysBoys, Dartford, 3 miles. Kent Test
- St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar SchoolBoys, Orpington, 7 miles. St Olave's Selective Entrance Test
- Newstead Wood SchoolGirls, Orpington, 7 miles. Newstead Wood Selection Test
- Mayfield Grammar School, GravesendGirls, Gravesend, 9 miles. Kent Test
- Gravesend Grammar SchoolBoys, Gravesend, 10 miles. Kent Test
School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 139494. Checked 9 November 2026.
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- Parkway Primary SchoolErith
- Foster's Primary SchoolWelling
Daily challenges that keep pace with your child's school year
For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.