A outstanding academy converter school in Bromley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Crofton Junior School.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 109.0 | 109.0 |
| 2023 | 109.0 | 110.0 |
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Declining trend (-0.5 per year)
Down -0.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).