- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
37 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1187%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.9%
- Pupils
- 235
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.3
Schools in DA16
A postcode district in Bexley
- Postcode district
- 31 schools and nurseries
In short: DA16 is a postcode district in Bexley with 11 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 16 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3111 primary · 5 secondary · 16 nurseries
Top-rated
All DA16 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in DA16
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in DA16
11 in DA16, best first
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Results well above the England average.
83 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1193%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.2%
- Pupils
- 419
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
73 first choices, 90 offers made
Met the standard at 1181%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 592
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.9
Top Secondary Schools in DA16
5 in DA16, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
334 first choices, 208 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1672.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 1,504
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
197 first choices, 206 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.4%
- Pupils
- 1,295
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.4
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 6 areas
Results well below the England average.
160 first choices, 199 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1636.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 12.2%
- Pupils
- 1,084
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.6
Nurseries in DA16
16 in DA16, highest Ofsted grade first
Bo Peeps Preschool Ltd
Welling, DA16 1LS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Cherry Tree Kids Club
Welling, DA16 1DR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Clever Clogs Childcare Ltd
Welling, DA16 1LB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in DA16
4 in DA16, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
334 first choices, 208 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1672.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 1,504
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
197 first choices, 206 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.4%
- Pupils
- 1,295
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.4
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 6 areas
Results well below the England average.
160 first choices, 199 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1636.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 12.2%
- Pupils
- 1,084
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.6
Special Schools in DA16
3 in DA16. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
ADO River Valley School
Welling, DA16 3NB · Independent · Secondary · Ages 14 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 29
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Aspire Academy
Welling, DA16 1JB · Academy · Primary · Ages 5 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 13.8%
- Pupils
- 75
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.8
Park View Academy
Welling, DA16 1SR · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 19
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 48
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in DA16
2 in DA16. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
ADO River Valley School
Welling, DA16 3NB · Independent · Secondary · Ages 14 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 29
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Park View Academy
Welling, DA16 1SR · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 19
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 48
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in DA16, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding2
- Good22
- Not graded yet7
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every DA16 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
DA16 has 31 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in DA16
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about DA16
Nearby areas
How many schools are in DA16?
DA16 has 31 schools, including 11 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 16 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 3 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in DA16?
The highest-ranked schools in DA16 on Eduscope are Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy, St Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Bexley Grammar School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in DA16?
There are 2 independent schools in DA16, all special schools for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare them on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in DA16?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 31 schools in DA16 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.