James Dixon Primary School
London, SE20 8BW · Bromley · primary school
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45th 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 — 7.4/10 against 2,480 of them, against 6.3/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
James Dixon Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 12.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join cheerleading, gymnastics, taekwondo, dance, guitar, drumming, nature makers, drama, football, mini athletics, swimming, Bikeability, piano, and robotics clubs. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 425 pupils against a stated capacity of 471. 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 maths? What specific support is available for children joining the breakfast club? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure pupils can attend multiple activities?
What Ofsted said about James Dixon Primary School
Overview
James Dixon Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils thrive and are treated equally. The report highlights a positive atmosphere where children attend with enthusiasm, feel safe, and demonstrate high levels of respect and calm behaviour. Leaders maintain effective oversight, ensuring the school meets national curriculum requirements while supporting all pupils, including those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit "calm and sensible" behaviour and high levels of respect, with low-level disruption being rare.
- The school has developed an "ambitious curriculum" with clearly sequenced knowledge, including outdoor learning in the forest-school area.
- The phonics programme is "embedded well," enabling most pupils to become fluent readers by the end of Year 1.
- Staff effectively adapt teaching for pupils with SEND, enabling them to access the intended curriculum.
- Leaders and the trust hold each other to account effectively, with an "accurate view of the school’s effectiveness."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teaching does not enable pupils to remember content from previous years as securely as in others, which "hinders them from building new knowledge as effectively." The school should ensure teaching enables pupils to successfully remember long-term content.
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 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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