Highfield Junior School
Bromley, BR2 0RL · Bromley · primary school
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16th 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 — 9.5/10 against 2,280 of them, against 9.6/10 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 | 92.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 21.0 · 93 | 25% | 2.32 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Highfield Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 92.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 21.0% 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 (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art, Buzzers, Code, Science, and Spanish clubs, or the Singsmiths Choir. Sports options include Boxing, Multi-Sports & Basketball, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Jujitsu, Korfball, and Lacrosse. Street Dance and Music Lessons are also available, alongside an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 357 pupils against a stated capacity of 384. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining in the current entry year? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Highfield Junior School
Overview
Highfield Junior School is described as a “friendly and safe learning environment” where pupils are “happy” and demonstrate “impeccable” behaviour. Leaders have established a “comprehensive” and “well rounded” curriculum that supports strong personal development, with staff showing “secure knowledge” in key subjects. While most pupils achieve well, the report notes that achievement is not as strong in a few specific subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit “exemplary” behaviour, being “courteous, respectful and welcoming” with bullying described as “rare”.
- The curriculum is “extensive” and carefully examined, particularly in mathematics, history, and English, with a “diverse and rich range of authors” in reading.
- Staff have “high expectations” of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who are “well supported” and access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Leaders prioritise professional development, ensuring teachers have “secure knowledge” and can effectively help pupils learn subject content.
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular activities and leadership roles, such as “house captains” and “eco-leaders”, fostering confidence and community contribution.
Areas to improve
- In a “small number of subjects”, teaching does not help pupils to “retain important knowledge and ideas over time”, meaning some content is not learned securely.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective”, with staff being “knowledgeable about what to look out for” and leaders ensuring “rigorous recruitment checks” are carried out.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 84% |
| 2024/25 | 92% |
| 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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