Crofton Junior School
Orpington, BR5 1EL · Bromley · primary school
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1st 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 — 9.8/10 against 2,757 of them, against 9.9/10 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 | 91.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.92 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 37.0 · 100 | 25% | 2.49 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Crofton Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 91.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 37.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in September 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Crofton Choir, play in the boys’ and girls’ football teams, and attend both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 717 pupils against a stated capacity of 720. 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 breakfast club integrate with the morning routine for younger children? What does the football team’s training schedule look like during term time?
What Ofsted said about Crofton Junior School
Overview
Crofton Junior School continues to be an outstanding school, providing an "exceptional education" for its pupils. The report highlights a highly ambitious curriculum, exemplary character development, and a positive culture where pupils feel safe and are kept safe.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve very well in national assessments and develop into "competent, confident and motivated readers" through high-quality phonics teaching and interventions.
- The curriculum is "highly ambitious and broad," with careful sequencing that allows pupils to build knowledge progressively, including in subjects like art and French.
- Behaviour is a strength, supported by clear expectations, effective training for staff, and systems that ensure high attendance rates.
- Pupils’ wider development is "exemplary," featuring an enrichment programme, a "flourishing outdoor learning environment," and active pupil leadership roles such as anti-bullying ambassadors.
- Staff are well supported, with leaders ensuring manageable workloads and providing detailed guidance, while governors maintain a "highly accurate and detailed understanding" of the school’s strengths.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with pupils trusting staff to deal with worries swiftly and an open culture that puts pupils’ interests first.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 88% |
| 2023/24 | 87% |
| 2024/25 | 91% |
| 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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