Schools in Erith

A formerly industrial town of around 45,000 on the south bank of the Thames, Erith has been part of the London Borough of Bexley since 1965, when it transferred from the historical county of Kent. The curved riverside high street holds three listed buildings, including the Carnegie Building. London's longest pier stretches into the estuary, with salt marshes and remaining industrial land fringing the waterfront.

Thamesmead, the post-war estate on the border with Greenwich, is among the most sought-after pockets for primary school places in this corner of south-east London. Northumberland Heath and Erith itself draw family buyers further inland. Erith station provides services on the Dartford Loop Line to London Bridge and Cannon Street.

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Area Performance

Erith schools rank in the top 46% of England

Across 16 primary and sixth-form schools, state and independent. The average Find My School Inspection Score is 8.00/10, +0.58 vs England.

Find My School Inspection Band

40% Elite

Distribution across all Erith schools

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Erith vs England distribution

National Rank

Top 46%

Across all ranked Erith schools

Top 41%Primaryavg #6,151 of 14,825
Top 73%Sixth formavg #1,848 of 2,525

Local directory

School profiles in Erith

Browse 15 local profile links across primary schools and secondary schools. Each profile brings together admissions context, performance data, inspection history and school details in one place.

Primary schools

14 local matches

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Secondary schools

2 local matches

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