Valley Primary School

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

Bromley, BR20DA Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

81

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
74.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 88.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 31.0%
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
2 October 2014
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Beckenham Lane
Shortlands
Bromley, BR20DA

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137242
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Beckenham Lane, Shortlands, Bromley, BR2 0DA
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MOSAIC SCHOOLS LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
450 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
442
Free School Meals
13.1% (58 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.8%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
5.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
88.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
31.0%
Reading Score:
112.0
Maths Score:
112.0
Grammar Score:
112.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
88.0 (+29.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
31.0 (+23.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
5.4 (12.1 below average)
Maths Score:
112.0 (+7.9 vs average)
Reading Score:
112.0 (+6.8 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 112.0 112.0
2023 107.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
49
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
442 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+5.0 per year)

Up 5.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Care Learn Together Aim High Be Honest Look After What We Have

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Valley Primary School. Head Teacher Mr Stephen Jackson describes a two-form entry school serving Shortlands since 1889, with an ethnically rich community and a culture of high aspirations, a caring family ethos, and a commitment to developing confident, globally minded citizens. The school emphasizes its Core Values: Care, Learn Together, Aim High, Be Honest, Look After What We Have, and a strong focus on equality and wellbeing.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

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