Elmstead Wood Primary School
London, SE9 4AT · Bromley · primary school
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58th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.0/10 against 2,106 of them, against 4.8/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 62% | 3.70 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Elmstead Wood 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%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Choir, Gardening, Science, Lego, and Gymnastics clubs, or play Football and Multi Sports. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 280 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 working towards the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Elmstead Wood Primary School
Overview
Elmstead Wood Primary School is described as a "warm and friendly" environment where pupils feel "happy and safe" and are "supported and cared for." Following a recent leadership change, the community perceives the school as being ‘on the up’, with high expectations for behaviour and a "broad and ambitious curriculum." Although published outcomes were low in 2024, the report notes that pupils generally learn well and that improvements to the quality of education are underway.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well designed" with "carefully selected and sequenced" key knowledge, particularly in science and mathematics.
- Reading is prioritised, with children learning phonics from Reception and struggling pupils receiving "extra support" after being "quickly identified."
- Staff are "relentless in securing specialist support" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they are "fully included."
- Attendance is high due to "rigorous and robust" systems and close collaboration with families and external agencies.
- Pupils benefit from a "range of wider opportunities," including new clubs and leadership roles, enhancing their personal development.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure pupils have sufficient opportunities to "recall and apply key knowledge" so they can retain it and build understanding over time.
- Pupils’ attitudes to education need improvement, as some are "easily distracted" and lack resilience; the school should teach effective study habits and instil a stronger "culture of learning."
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 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 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
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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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