Farnborough Primary School

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

Orpington, BR67EQ Ofsted: Good Age 5-11 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
71.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 84.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 13.0%
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
6 March 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Farnborough Hill
Farnborough
Orpington, BR67EQ
Phone
1689853295
Website
farnboroughprimary.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140449
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Farnborough Hill, Farnborough, Orpington, BR6 7EQ
Website
www.farnboroughprimary.co.uk/
Age range
5-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NEXUS EDUCATION SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
210 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
216
Free School Meals
8.8% (19 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
84.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
13.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
84.0 (+25.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
11.7 (5.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 106.0
2023 104.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
16 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
31
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
216 pupils
5-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Dream Big Respect Persevere Always help others. Smile Work together Be proud of who we are and celebrate difference. Listen Achieve Look after and respect our Environment.

Head Teacher's Message

Miss A James presents Farnborough Primary as a community where every child is known. The vision is for independent, confident learners who love learning in a safe, happy, and valued environment. The school aims for a broad, balanced curriculum, high standards, and strong partnerships with families.

Facilities

main school hall playground

Curriculum Highlights

Intent: The intent of our whole school curriculum at Farnborough Primary School is for our children to ‘Dream Big’ by providing an ambitious, creative and engaging curriculum for our pupils, so that they aspire to be the best they can be for themselves and for the wider world. Implementation: The curriculum is broad, balanced and meets all statutory requirements, with rich experiences in art, music, drama and sport to develop creativity, curiosity and critical thinking. Impact: Our curriculum exceeds the national curriculum and aims to prepare pupils to be aspirational, enthusiastic, successful lifelong learners who are well prepared for life beyond primary school. We emphasise learning how to learn: questioning and challenge help pupils build resilience and remember more, with adaptive teaching and a range of assessment techniques.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Farnborough Finches (Before and After School Club) is managed by Mrs McDonald and staffed by Mrs Wood (Deputy Manager) and Mrs Stockwell. It operates in the main school hall and playground. Breakfast is served from 7am for the breakfast club; tea is served around 3:30pm for the after-school club. Fees: Before school 7am–8:40am £5.25 per session; After school 3:15pm–6pm £13.65 per session. Registration/booking requires completed forms. Payments are invoiced termly and can be paid by bank transfer or childcare vouchers. Club is HMRC childcare voucher registered. Contact: [email protected], 07591 346 958.

SEND Provision

SEN and Family Support: Angela James – SENDCo & DSL; Belinda Jones – SENDCo Assistant, Family Worker & DSL.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions follow Bromley Local Authority policy. Main points: 4+ into Reception; 7+ into Year 3; admission at other ages dependent on vacancies. Oversubscription criteria include Looked After Children (LAC), Siblings, Proximity, and Children of staff. Supplementary Information Forms (SIFs) may be required for some schools. Open sessions available for prospective families.

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