Churchfields Primary School
Beckenham, BR3 4QY · Bromley · primary school
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35th of 69 primary schools in Bromley we can score, 76 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.7/10 against 4,240 of them, against 7.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Churchfields Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 18.0% against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Junior Duke Awards club, participate in athletics, cross country, and football, and attend both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 480 pupils against a stated capacity of 468. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the Junior Duke Awards integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Churchfields Primary School
Overview
Churchfields Primary School is described as a "warm and welcoming place" where pupils are "happy" and "proud to be part of this community." The report highlights that the provision for pupils’ personal development is "impressive and consistently of high quality," underpinned by core values of "aspiration, citizenship and excellence."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and "carefully designed," with learning that is "clearly sequenced" to help pupils consolidate knowledge across subjects.
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes to their learning," adhering to clear behavioural expectations such as being "ready, respectful and safe."
- Personal, social and health education is "very well considered," helping pupils explore "feelings, emotions and their own well-being."
- Staff benefit from "collaborative working" and appreciate efforts to manage their "workload and well-being."
- Phonics teaching is logical and structured, helping pupils develop into "confident and fluent readers."
Areas to improve
- For pupils in the additional resourced provision (ARC), learning is not always "precisely matched to their complex needs," leading to potential "cognitive overload."
- Support for the "weakest readers" has recently been "not as timely as is needed," leaving gaps in phonics knowledge unaddressed.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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