Pickhurst Academy

A outstanding academy converter school in Bromley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Pickhurst Academy.

West Wickham, BR40HL Ofsted: Outstanding Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 72.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
79.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
13 December 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Pickhurst Lane
West Wickham, BR40HL
Phone
2084625867
Website
pickhurst.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137070
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Pickhurst Lane, West Wickham, BR4 0HL
Website
www.pickhurst.com
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CHANCERY EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
528 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
506
Free School Meals
8.3% (42 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.5% (28 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
72.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
20.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
72.0 (+13.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
20.0 (+12.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
8.7 (8.8 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.4 (2.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 107.0
2023 108.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
34 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
101
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
506 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Challenge Everything"

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Headteacher Mrs Rampton welcomes visitors to Pickhurst Academy, highlighting Ofsted Outstanding status and the school's inclusive, aspirational curriculum, with the motto 'Where Every Child Counts'.

Curriculum Highlights

ARP Curriculum with three pathways: Explore, Evolve and Enrich Maths taught using White Rose scheme with mastery focus English taught through Power of Reading with VIPERS and Bug Club Phonics Communication support provided by Speech and Language therapist; use of Makaton and PECs Cross-curricular topic-based learning across Geography, History, Science, Art, DT, Music, PE Life Skills programme focusing on Independence, Health & Wellbeing, and Exploring the Wider World RHE (Relationships and Health Education) delivered with Zones of Regulation and guiding resources Sensory supports including Sensory Room, Attention Autism, Tacpac, Sensory Circuits

SEND Provision

SEND provisions and information are described on the SEND Information page (SEND Intent, Accessibility Plan, SEND Policy, SEND Information Report, SEND Offer).

Admissions Criteria

Admissions criteria are not listed on this page; refer to Admissions Policies for details.

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