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Highfield Infants' School

Academy converter · Bromley · BR2 0RX

Ages 5–7 · 245 pupils · Bromley

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Overall absence

3.3%

Admissions demand

0.90 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Outstanding

Inspection date

2022-06-21

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

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

Overall absence3.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)4.4%
Unauthorised0.6%
Authorised absence
2.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
181

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

0.90 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

75

Places offered

83

1st-preference offers

75

Total preferences (any rank)
237
Preferred offers (top 3)
83
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 fill91%

245 pupils · 270 places

Pupils on roll
245
Boys / girls
127 / 118
School capacity
270
Capacity fill
245 / 270 (91%)
Free school meals
2.4%
FSM pupils
6
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 5–7

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: NEXUS EDUCATION SCHOOLS TRUST
Academy trust
NEXUS EDUCATION SCHOOLS TRUST
Sponsor
Nexus Education Schools Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Allison Morris

Location

Address
Highfield Drive, Shortlands
Postcode
BR2 0RX
Town
Bromley
County
Kent
Local authority
Bromley
District
Bromley
Constituency
Beckenham and Penge
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 5–7, in Bromley, Bromley, 245 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 2.4%.

Open schools in Bromley
38
Primary schools in Bromley
22
Academies among open schools in Bromley
58% (22)
Open schools in BR2
19
Primary in BR2
10
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 BromleyNear BR2

  • Highfield Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bromley · BR2 0RL · Bromley

    Ages 7–11

    • KS284%
    • Absence3.5%
    • FSM4.5%

    0.1 miles away

  • Harris Primary Academy Shortlands

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Free schools · Primary

    Bromley · BR2 0HG · Bromley

    Ages 4–11

    • KS282%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM15.7%
    • Demand0.70

    0.4 miles away

  • Valley Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bromley · BR2 0DA · Bromley

    Ages 2–11

    • KS288%
    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM10.2%
    • Demand1.27

    0.7 miles away

  • Pickhurst Infant Academy

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    West Wickham · BR4 0HL · Bromley

    Ages 5–7

    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM7.7%
    • Demand0.94

    0.7 miles away

  • Pickhurst Academy

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    West Wickham · BR4 0HL · Bromley

    Ages 7–11

    • KS272%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM7.9%

    0.7 miles away

  • Clare House Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Beckenham · BR3 6PY · Bromley

    Ages 4–11

    • KS284%
    • Absence3.8%
    • FSM6.0%
    • Demand1.44

    0.9 miles away

  • Langley Park Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Free schools · Primary

    Beckenham · BR3 3FG · Bromley

    Ages 4–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM10.0%
    • Demand0.92

    1.1 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Allison Morris
Telephone
02084647804
Website
https://www.highfield.bromley.sch.uk/

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