- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results above the England average.
70 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1168%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.9%
- Pupils
- 459
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.1
Schools in DA8
A postcode district in Bexley
- Postcode district
- 25 schools and nurseries
In short: DA8 is a postcode district in Bexley with 11 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 13 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2511 primary · 2 secondary · 13 nurseries
Top-rated
All DA8 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in DA8
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 DA8
11 in DA8, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results close to the England average.
Met the standard at 1160%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 240
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
43 first choices, 48 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 280
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.4
Top Secondary Schools in DA8
2 in DA8, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results below the England average.
170 first choices, 170 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.2%
- Pupils
- 873
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.0
Nurseries in DA8
13 in DA8, highest Ofsted grade first
West Street Neighbourhood Nursery
Erith, DA8 1FA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Howbury Preschool And Daycare
Erith, DA8 3PR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Jacqueline's Gems @ Erith Park
Erith, DA8 3FG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in DA8
2 in DA8, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results below the England average.
170 first choices, 170 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1640.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.2%
- Pupils
- 873
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.0
Woodside Academy
Erith, DA8 3PB · Academy · All-through · Ages 4 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.3%
- Pupils
- 206
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.0
Special Schools in DA8
1 in DA8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Woodside Academy
Erith, DA8 3PB · Academy · All-through · Ages 4 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.3%
- Pupils
- 206
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.0
The map
See them as a listEvery school in DA8, 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.
- Outstanding4
- Good13
- Not graded yet8
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 DA8 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
DA8 has 25 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 DA8
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 DA8
Nearby areas
How many schools are in DA8?
DA8 has 25 schools, including 11 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 13 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in DA8?
The highest-ranked schools in DA8 on Eduscope are St Fidelis Catholic Primary School, Barnehurst Junior School, Haberdashers' Slade Green Primary. 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 do I choose the right school in DA8?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 25 schools in DA8 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.