Unicorn Primary School

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

Beckenham, BR33AL Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

66

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
54.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 64.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
76.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 19.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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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
11 September 2019
Previous grade
Good
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
Creswell Drive
Beckenham, BR33AL
Phone
2086580282
Website
unicornprimaryschool.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142300
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Creswell Drive, Beckenham, BR3 3AL
Website
www.unicornprimaryschool.org
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MOSAIC SCHOOLS LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
450 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
433
Free School Meals
5.1% (22 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.2% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
64.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
19.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
19.0 (+11.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.7 (6.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 108.0
2023 108.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
27 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
54
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
433 pupils
4-11

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

"Achieving Excellence for Every Child, Every Day. Respectful. Resilient. Resourceful."

Believe in yourself Strive to achieve Respect yourself and others Challenge yourself Solve your problems You can do it!

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Unicorn Primary School. The headteacher and staff are committed to ensuring every child thrives both academically and socially, fostering a love of learning in a stimulating environment, with strong home–school partnerships and a curriculum designed to be exciting, memorable and exploratory.

Facilities

Large hall (well-equipped) Six shared learning areas Attractive modern library Interactive whiteboards with tablets and laptops in each year group Wireless technology throughout the school Footbridge over a stream for safe access Large playing field Grounds adjoin a nature reserve Playground featuring three large dinosaur sculptures African hut and seating pavilion overlooking the lake

Curriculum Highlights

Broad, balanced curriculum Curriculum designed to ignite curiosity through exciting, memorable learning experiences Next Steps Ready – prepare for the next steps in education and life

Admissions Criteria

Unicorn Primary School follows Bromley Local Authority admissions arrangements. The school is part of Mosaic Schools Learning Trust and is oversubscribed year on year. Applications cannot be made directly to the school; families must submit applications through Bromley's Admissions Team. For in-year admissions and Year 3 placements, parents should submit an in-year application to Bromley. Outside Bromley, apply via your own Local Authority. Open mornings are offered and admissions policies for 2024-2025, 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 are available on the school site as PDFs.

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