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Bursted Wood Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Bursted Wood Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Bexleyheath, Bexley , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 625 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

625

Pupils

630

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Bursted Wood Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Bursted Wood Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bexley. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bexley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Bursted Wood Primary School — School Information

Full address
Swanbridge Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 5BS
Local authority
Bexley
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
3.2% of pupils
DfE URN
140443

Other Primary Schools in Bexleyheath

If Bursted Wood Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bexleyheath are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bursted Wood Primary School

Is Bursted Wood Primary School oversubscribed?

Bursted Wood Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 630 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Bursted Wood Primary School?

Admission to Bursted Wood Primary School is managed by Bexley. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Bursted Wood Primary School cover?

Bursted Wood Primary School is a primary school in Bexleyheath, Bexley, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bursted Wood Primary School?

Bursted Wood Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.