Crofton Junior School

A outstanding academy converter school in Bromley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Crofton Junior School.

Orpington, BR51EL Ofsted: Outstanding Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

87

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
73.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 87.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
97.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 28.0%
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
6 February 2019
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Towncourt Lane
Orpington, BR51EL

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137683
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Towncourt Lane, Orpington, BR5 1EL
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MOSAIC SCHOOLS LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
720 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
715
Free School Meals
8.4% (60 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (19 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.8%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
87.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
28.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
109.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
87.0 (+28.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
28.0 (+20.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
7.8 (9.7 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.2 (2.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 109.0 109.0
2023 109.0 110.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
48 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
143
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
715 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Creative Resilient Open Minded Friendly Tolerant Optimistic Neighbourly

Head Teacher's Message

Head Teacher Susie Sargent introduces Crofton Junior School as part of Mosaic Schools Learning Trust, highlighting the large six-form entry structure, strong community feel, well-equipped resources, a rich and relevant curriculum, emphasis on resilience and wellbeing, and active parental involvement through the PTA. She notes the Forest School, technology use, and opportunities for children to pursue interests through academies and clubs.

Facilities

Forest School Gym Fields Outdoor woodland Adventure playgrounds Media suite

Curriculum Highlights

Read Write Inc phonics (used for teaching phonics) Crofton runs academies in Art, Language, Music, Performing Arts and Sports Knowledge and skills driven curriculum; progression and mapping across key stages Technology integration and a 'dare to try' approach to challenge learning Reading is at the heart of the curriculum; reading mentors, book clubs, reading to Crofton care dogs Curriculum drivers: Global Awareness, Aspiration and Stereotypes, Environment, Cultural Diversity Formative assessment and strategies (Guided Practice, Think Pair Share, Show-Me Boards) to address gaps and support independence A broad, enriched curriculum with emphasis on wellbeing and personal development

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Crofton runs a school-led breakfast and after school childcare provision. Breakfast club opens from 7:15am (breakfast served 7:15am–8:15am) in the canteen and children must be signed in; after school club runs from the end of the school day until 6:30pm with an evening meal served 4:00pm–5:00pm in the canteen. Registration is done via the Arbor system. The holiday club operates with a timetable of sessions (e.g., 7:30am–4:00pm, 7:30am–6:00pm, 9:30am–4:00pm, 9:30am–6:00pm) on specified holiday dates; food is not provided and the club is nut-free; bookings are made through Arbor; contact for more information is Ms Jarrett.

SEND Provision

The Inclusion Manager for Crofton Junior School is Charlotte Brophy. The school provides SEND information and policy documents (SEN Policy 2024, SEN Information Report 2024) and has links to external support such as CASPA, Mencap, IPSEA and the Bromley local offer. A Crofton SEND hub hosts resources and guidance, including parent ideas to support speech and language and other materials (e.g., 100 ideas for parents to support speech language communication 2, Tips for reluctant reader, etc.). The safeguarding and SEND-related information is accessible via the SEND Hub and policies pages.

Admissions Criteria

In-year admissions are handled by the London Borough of Bromley Admissions Team, who also maintain waiting lists for year groups; applications can be made via the borough’s website. Other admissions-related documents include Primary Appeals Timetables and related forms.

Financial Information

Breakfast club: £7.25 per session (includes breakfast). After School Club: £15.50 per session (includes an evening meal). Holiday Club session options: 7:30am–4:00pm (£40), 7:30am–6:00pm (£45), 9:30am–4:00pm (£35), 9:30am–6:00pm (£40). Card payments via Arbor; childcare vouchers and Government Tax-Free Childcare accepted for Breakfast, After School & Holiday Clubs. Food is not provided during holiday club; nut-free environment; packed lunches required for full-day sessions. The Holiday Club operates on specific dates (e.g., half terms and holidays listed in the policy).

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