Welcome

Welcome To Birkbeck Primary School

Welcome to Birkbeck Primary School. We are delighted that you have taken an interest in our school and taken the time to visit our website. We hope this introduction, together with the rest of our website, provides the information you are looking for and gives you a genuine insight into our warm, ambitious and inclusive school community.

We are a thriving and fully established three-form entry primary school with a Nursery, located in Sidcup and serving a diverse and vibrant community. Our spacious site and excellent transport links provide our children with rich opportunities for learning, exploration and personal development both within and beyond the classroom.

At Birkbeck, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to achieve their full academic and personal potential. Our ethos is built upon the belief that schools, families and the wider community achieve the greatest success when they work together, united by a commitment to equity and social justice, underpinned by our values, high expectations and a strong sense of belonging.

We are proud to be a school where every child is known, valued and supported to flourish. We want all children to feel a genuine sense of belonging and to understand that their voice matters, their individuality is celebrated and their potential is limitless.

Our school motto, Dream • Believe • Achieve, reflects our determination to inspire children to aspire highly, believe in themselves and achieve their goals.

Our vision is for every child to become a well-rounded individual who leaves Birkbeck achieving their full academic potential and acting as a positive role model, challenging inequity and contributing to social justice now and in the future. We believe education should equip children not only with knowledge and skills, but also with the confidence, character and compassion needed to make a positive difference in the world around them.

Everything we do is guided by our four core values:

Equality - everyone belongs and matters.

Integrity - always doing the right thing, even when it is hard or when no one is watching.

Respect - treating people and the world around us with care.

Resilience - keeping going when things are difficult and never giving up.

We are proud to be known as the Birkbeck Crew. Inspired by astronaut Christina Koch's reflections on the importance of a crew working together towards a common goal, the name reflects our belief that everyone belongs, everyone contributes and everyone has a role to play in achieving our shared vision. Our School Councillors defined the Birkbeck Crew as:

Community of Belonging

Reaching our Potential

Equity for All

Well-rounded Individuals

Together, these principles shape every aspect of school life and help us create a community where children feel safe, respected, challenged and inspired to succeed.

We are fortunate to have a dedicated and highly skilled staff team who are passionate about ensuring every child receives an excellent education. Through high-quality teaching, a broad and ambitious curriculum, extensive enrichment opportunities and pastoral care, we aim to develop confident learners, thoughtful citizens and responsible future leaders.

We place great value on the partnerships we build with our families and the wider community. We recognise that children achieve their very best when home and school work together and we are committed to fostering strong relationships built on trust, communication and mutual respect. Together, we are one Birkbeck community, working towards a shared goal of enabling every child to thrive.

Birkbeck has a proud history and a strong reputation within the local community - we remain unwavering in our commitment to providing an exceptional education that enables every child to succeed academically, develop personally and contribute positively to society.

Whether you are already part of our school community or considering Birkbeck for your child, I hope that our website gives you a flavour of the warmth, ambition and strong sense of belonging that make our school such a special place. Visitors regularly comment on the enthusiasm of our children, the dedication of our staff and the welcoming atmosphere that exists throughout the school. It would be a pleasure to welcome you to Birkbeck Primary School for a visit, so please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We are always happy to help.

I very much hope you enjoy exploring our website and learning more about our wonderful school community. If you would like paper copies of anything published on the website, please do not hesitate to contact the school office at admin@birkbeck.bexley.sch.uk.

Mrs Kelley-Day

Head Teacher