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Crofton Infant School

Academy converter · Orpington · BR5 1EL

Ages 2–7 · 590 pupils · Bromley

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Ofsted

Strong standard

Overall absence

3.9%

Admissions demand

1.10 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2026-04-21

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExceptional
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence3.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)5.8%
Unauthorised1.0%
Authorised absence
2.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.3%
Enrolments in measure
381

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.10 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

197

Places offered

180

1st-preference offers

171

Total preferences (any rank)
534
Preferred offers (top 3)
180
Applications from outside LA
6
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill105%

590 pupils · 560 places

Pupils on roll
590
Boys / girls
289 / 301
School capacity
560
Capacity fill
590 / 560 (105%)
Free school meals
1.9%
FSM pupils
11
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: MOSAIC SCHOOLS LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
MOSAIC SCHOOLS LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
Mosaic Schools Learning Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Susie Sargent

Location

Address
Towncourt Lane, Petts Wood
Postcode
BR5 1EL
Town
Orpington
County
Kent
Local authority
Bromley
District
Bromley
Constituency
Orpington
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
SEN unit
SEN unit places
20 on roll / 20 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–7, in Orpington, Bromley, 590 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy, special school. Free school meals: 1.9%. SEN provision includes: SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty.

Open schools in Orpington
35
Primary schools in Orpington
26
Academies among open schools in Orpington
80% (28)
Open schools in BR5
16
Primary in BR5
13
Open schools in Bromley LA
119
Primary in Bromley LA
76

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in OrpingtonNear BR5

  • Crofton Junior School

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    Orpington · BR5 1EL · Bromley

    Ages 7–11

    • KS287%
    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM5.6%

    0.1 miles away

  • Perry Hall Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    Orpington · BR6 0EF · Bromley

    Ages 5–11

    • KS287%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM5.3%
    • Demand1.90

    0.7 miles away

  • Southborough Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bromley · BR2 8AA · Bromley

    Ages 5–11

    • FSM21.8%

    1.1 miles away

  • Tubbenden Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Orpington · BR6 9SD · Bromley

    Ages 3–11

    • KS277%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM7.8%
    • Demand0.82

    1.1 miles away

  • Poverest Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Orpington · BR5 2JD · Bromley

    Ages 4–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM23.6%
    • Demand0.97

    1.2 miles away

  • Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Orpington · BR6 9JT · Bromley

    Ages 2–11

    • KS270%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM5.3%
    • Demand0.92

    1.2 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Susie Sargent
Telephone
01689826320
Website
https://www.croftoninfantschool.co.uk/

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