Hawes Down Primary School
West Wickham, BR4 0BA · Bromley · primary school
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55th 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 1,942 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9/10 among them, against 5.3/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hawes Down Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9 out of 10 among them, against 5.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Computer Coding, Karate, Knit & Crochet, and Spotlights Theatre clubs. Sports include football, hockey, and netball, while music lessons cover piano, violin, and brass instruments. An after-school club is available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 447 pupils against a stated capacity of 474. 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 to progress from the expected to the higher standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Hawes Down Primary School
Overview
Hawes Down Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as happy, safe, and well supported by adults with high expectations. The report highlights a broad and ambitious curriculum, strong reading provision, and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a culture of "kindness, respect and care" and behave well in "safe, orderly and calm classrooms."
- Reading is "strongly promoted," with staff demonstrating "excellent subject knowledge for teaching phonics" and swiftly addressing misconceptions.
- Leaders provide a "fulsome range of sporting and musical opportunities," including partnerships with local secondary schools for art and science.
- Staff receive thorough training and support, with leaders taking steps to reduce workload and share expertise within the trust.
- Pupils with SEND benefit from "thoughtful adaptations" and access to a wide range of experiences to build confidence and independence.
Areas to improve
- The school must clarify the key concepts and teaching order in subjects that have been recently reviewed, as pupils’ knowledge develops more securely in some areas than others.
- Leaders should ensure pupils are routinely exposed to and use subject-specific language, as they do not currently talk as precisely as they might about their learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving thorough, regularly updated training and acting swiftly to ensure pupils receive necessary help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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