Wickham Common Primary School

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

West Wickham, BR49DG Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
52.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 62.0%
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
1 November 2023
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
Gates Green Road
Coney Hall
West Wickham, BR49DG

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142301
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Gates Green Road, Coney Hall, West Wickham, BR4 9DG
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MOSAIC SCHOOLS LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
436 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
407
Free School Meals
8.4% (34 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.9% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
62.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
13.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
14.2 (3.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 106.0
2023 108.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
51
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
407 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-3.0 per year)

Down -3.0% 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."

Acceptance Creativity Effort Fun Honesty Integrity Kindness Respect Responsibility

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Wickham Common Primary School. The Headteacher describes a partnership with parents, carers, staff, governors and Mosaic Schools Learning Trust, a well-planned, child-centred and globally aware curriculum, high achievement across the curriculum, support for every child to reach their potential, and a focus on happiness, health and well-being. The school is part of Mosaic Schools Learning Trust and collaborates with ten local primary schools while retaining its own identity and ethos.

Facilities

Wooded area Local woods

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum Drivers: My World, World Beyond Me and Impact on the World.

Admissions Criteria

Wickham Common Primary School is inclusive; entry is by number; admissions are managed by Bromley Local Authority in accordance with the DfE Admissions Code; applications cannot be made directly to the school; in-year applications should be submitted to Bromley's Admissions Team; see the Wickham Common Admissions Policy for 2024/2025, 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 for details.

Financial Information

Mosaic Charging and Remissions Policy (policy document available on the school site).

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