Schools in WELLING
15 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (3)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley Grammar School Academy converter | Outstanding (2022) · previous system | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Harris Academy Falconwood Academy sponsor led | Good (2019) · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Welling School Academy converter | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (9)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 5–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Bishop Ridley Church of England VA Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Foster's Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Hillsgrove Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Hook Lane Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Danson Primary School Community school | Improved significantly (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| East Wickham Primary Academy Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Leigh Stationers' Primary Academy Academy converter | Standards maintained (2024) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (3)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Academy Academy special converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 5–11 | — |
| ADO River Valley School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 14–19 | — |
| Park View Academy Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 6–19 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.