Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School

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

Orpington, BR69JT Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

68

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
59.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 70.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
74.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 18.0%
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
17 October 2017
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Mitchell Road
Orpington, BR69JT

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141907
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Mitchell Road, Orpington, BR6 9JT
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ST OSCAR ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
270 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Southwark
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
264
Free School Meals
8.3% (22 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.9% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
70.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
18.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
70.0 (+11.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
18.0 (+10.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
9.5 (8.0 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.5 (2.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 108.0
2023 107.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
264 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning & Loving Through God"

We are kind, helpful and polite We tell the truth We always try our best We take care of everyone and everything We listen to each other and respond appropriately

Holy Innocents' is a Catholic Primary School with strong links to the parishes of Holy Innocents', Orpington; St Michael & All Angels, Farnborough; and St Teresa's, Biggin Hill. It welcomes pupils from other parishes and faiths and follows the Liturgical calendar. Each term starts with a Mass at Holy Innocents' Church, Lent & Advent penitential services are held, May devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary include a May Procession, and Rosary Club meets in the school chapel; pupils participate in liturgical rites such as the Sacrament of Reconciliation (KS2).

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher's Welcome highlights Holy Innocents' as a Catholic school with strong parish links, welcoming pupils from diverse parishes and faiths. It emphasizes high academic standards while supporting pupils who find learning difficult, promotes the Arts and sport, and values strong parental involvement and engagement with the school community.

Curriculum Highlights

Encourages the Arts, in particular the visual arts Provides many opportunities for sport

SEND Provision

SEND provision is overseen by the SENCO; Our SENCO is Mrs Catherine Salter ([email protected]).

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