Balgowan Primary School

A good academy converter school in Bromley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Balgowan Primary School.

Beckenham, BR34HJ Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

70

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
64.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 76.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
72.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 17.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
28 November 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Balgowan Road
Beckenham, BR34HJ
Phone
2086586374
Website
balgowan.bromley.sch.uk/

Location

Find the school on the map

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137216
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Balgowan Road, Beckenham, BR3 4HJ
Website
http://www.balgowan.bromley.sch.uk/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NEXUS EDUCATION SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
654 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
615
Free School Meals
5.2% (32 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
5.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
76.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
17.0%
Reading Score:
110.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
76.0 (+17.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
5.4 (12.1 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.4 (3.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 110.0
2023 107.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
77
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
615 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be kind, work hard, make friends"

Core Balgowan Values (TRIP): good character, friendship, respect for others, tolerance; resilience and perseverance; inner drive and curiosity about the world; happiness and positive school experience Democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance of those with different beliefs (British values)

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Headteacher Mrs Maria Veysey emphasising high expectations, traditional values, a happy, secure and supportive learning environment, and close partnership with parents to prepare children for Key Stages 1–3 and beyond.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Choirs steel pans band football dance athletics gymnastics art technology club sewing musical theatre

Sports

football athletics gymnastics

Facilities

Field with brick pavilion gymnasium two hard playing surfaces landscaped gardens and trim trails on Infant and Junior playgrounds library furniture interactive whiteboards in every class ICT equipment coaches to concerts at the O2 arena forest school equipment (per PTA funds) water coolers

Curriculum Highlights

Values-based curriculum with the statutory national curriculum at its core focus on literacy and numeracy as key priorities inclusive and accessible for all learners enrichment opportunities to engage learning love of reading and reading for pleasure teaching knowledge, key vocabulary, concepts and transferable skills developing curious, resilient, independent learners who are prepared to participate as responsible citizens in modern Britain

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wrap Around Care is provided by the school via Balgowan Buccaneers (before and after school care). Applications for September 2026 open 16 April; places are allocated with priority to siblings, then existing attendees needing additional days, then others. Required documents: Registration form, Booking form, Signed terms and conditions. Applications can be returned to the school office or emailed to [email protected]. For questions, contact [email protected]; deadline for sibling/extra day requests is 5 May (2026).

Admissions Criteria

Bromley Admissions coordinates applications for all Bromley infant, junior and primary schools. For primary places other than reception transfer, use the primary in-year application form. See NEST Admissions Policy documents and related guidance for appeals and timelines.

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