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Crofton Junior School

Academy converter · Orpington · BR5 1EL

Ages 7–11 · 717 pupils · Bromley

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Ofsted

School remains Outstanding

KS2 expected (RWM)

87%

Overall absence

4.2%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Outstanding

Inspection date

2024-09-15

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)87%
Higher standard (RWM)28%
Avg scaled score — reading
109.0
Avg scaled score — maths
109.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
109.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence4.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)7.8%
Unauthorised1.4%
Authorised absence
2.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.4%
Enrolments in measure
732

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill100%

717 pupils · 720 places

Pupils on roll
717
Boys / girls
369 / 348
School capacity
720
Capacity fill
717 / 720 (100%)
Free school meals
5.6%
FSM pupils
40
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 7–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No 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
Postcode
BR5 1EL
Town
Orpington
County
Kent
Local authority
Bromley
District
Bromley
Constituency
Orpington
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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 7–11, in Orpington, Bromley, 717 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 5.6%.

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 Infant School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Orpington · BR5 1EL · Bromley

    Ages 2–7

    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM1.9%
    • Demand1.10

    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

    0.8 miles away

  • Southborough Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Ages 5–11

    • FSM21.8%

    0.9 miles away

  • Tubbenden Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Orpington · BR6 9SD · Bromley

    Ages 3–11

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

    1.2 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

    1.3 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Susie Sargent
Telephone
01689821716
Website
https://www.croftonjuniorschool.co.uk/

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