Clare House Primary School
Beckenham, BR3 6PY · Bromley · primary school
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13th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,918 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.2/10 among them, against 8.2/10 nationally. 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Clare House Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in November 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.2 out of 10 among them, against 8.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Brain Teaser, Chaos Art, Chess, LAMDA Acting, JJ Dance, Karate, Munchkins, and Wildlife Ranger clubs. Sports include lacrosse, girls' football, hockey, skating, and basketball. Music lessons cover flute, cello, clarinet, guitar, violin, piano, and brass instruments. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 400 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children joining the after-school club? How does the curriculum adapt for pupils with different learning needs?
What Ofsted said about Clare House Primary School
Overview
Clare House Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school provides an ‘ambitious and inspirational education enabling every child to flourish’, resulting in excellent outcomes where pupils achieve very well in assessments. Pupils are described as ‘ready, respectful, and safe’, feeling happy and confident in their learning environment.
Strengths
- Staff deliver the phonics programme ‘highly effectively’, ensuring pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), learn to read fluently by the end of Year 2.
- The curriculum is ‘well organised and follows a clear structure’, building on previous learning so pupils can apply existing knowledge to new concepts, such as in design and technology.
- Pupils achieve standards ‘higher than those found nationally’ and are ‘well prepared for the next stage of their education’.
- Leaders foster a supportive working environment where staff feel ‘respected and valued’, with systems streamlined to manage workload.
- The school offers extensive enrichment, including musical instruments for every pupil and competitive sports, with high uptake of after-school clubs.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
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 | 85% |
| 2023/24 | 84% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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
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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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