Crofton Infant School

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

Orpington, BR51EL Ofsted: Outstanding Age 2-7 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
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
1 March 2016
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
Petts Wood
Orpington, BR51EL

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138611
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Towncourt Lane, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1EL
Age range
2-7
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MOSAIC SCHOOLS LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
560 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
588
Free School Meals
2.9% (17 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.6% (27 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
5.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
5.8 (11.7 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.9 (2.7 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
33 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
98
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
588 pupils
2-7

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 welcomes families to Crofton Infant School and highlights that Crofton is a large six-form entry school within the Mosaic Schools Learning Trust, offering both mainstream classes and specialist provision. She notes the green site, Forest School, active parent involvement via the PSA, and the commitment to high standards and ongoing collaboration with families.

Facilities

Forest School gym outdoor spaces/woodland adventure playgrounds media suite canteen main hall

Curriculum Highlights

Broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum covering all areas of the National Curriculum Use of technology to enhance learning Forest School/outdoor learning and exploration

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club opens from 7:15am with a sociable breakfast; after school club runs from the end of school until 6:30pm with an evening meal served between 4pm and 5pm; clubs are available to pupils in the Infant and Junior schools (including Cubs over age 3); registration is via a form and payments are made through the Arbor app; Government childcare voucher and Tax-Free Childcare options are accepted.

SEND Provision

The Inclusion Manager for Crofton Infant School is Ceylan Halil; you can email [email protected]. The school provides SEN information including a SEN policy (2024), SEN Information Report (2024), and links to local SEND services (e.g., Bromley local offer, IASS Bromley).

Admissions Criteria

Admissions: Reception year applications for September 2025 opened 1 September 2024; national closing date 15 January 2025; national offer date 16 April 2025. Applications should be made through the London Borough of Bromley. In-year admissions are dealt with by Bromley Admissions Team with waiting lists held for all year groups. Documents and FAQs for admissions are available on the admissions page.

Financial Information

Breakfast club per session: £7.25; After School Club per session: £15.50. Holiday Club session options: 7:30am-4:00pm £40; 7:30am-6:00pm £45; 9:30am-4:00pm £35; 9:30am-6:00pm £40. Food is not provided for holiday club; packed lunches encouraged; UFSM applies for eligible pupils. Olive Dining provides school catering; Arbor payments and Government Tax-Free Childcare are accepted.

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