Keston Church of England Primary School
Keston, BR2 6BN · Bromley · primary school
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66th 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 3,930 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8/10 among them, against 2.2/10 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 | 46.0 · 14 | 40% | 0.55 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Keston Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 4.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 2.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Karate, Create Club, Spectacular Science, Gym, KS2 Choir, Ballet, and Computer Coding clubs. Sports include Girls Football, Mixed Football, and Netball. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 161 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 bridge the gap between the current attainment figures and national medians? What specific strategies are used to improve outcomes in the similar-intake comparison group?
What Ofsted said about Keston Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as “happy, well cared for” and eager to learn within a “warm and welcoming community.” The school delivers a “broad and ambitious curriculum” with strong teaching standards, resulting in positive outcomes for most pupils.
Strengths
- Staff possess strong subject knowledge and provide “swift” support, helping pupils feel safe and enabling all learners, including those with SEND, to access the curriculum.
- Reading is “at the heart of the school’s curriculum,” with staff trained as phonics experts and “rich texts” used to extend vocabulary and explore diversity.
- Behaviour is “calm” and pupils are “polite and kind,” supported by established routines and positive relationships such as the ‘buddies’ system.
- The curriculum is “well sequenced,” allowing pupils to practise key skills and tackle complex concepts, particularly in mathematics.
- Staff wellbeing is prioritised, with workload “well managed” and leaders providing strong support.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, including early years, the school must explicitly identify the “precise knowledge, skills and vocabulary” pupils must learn to ensure readiness for the next stage.
- The school should ensure assessment systems in subjects with new schemes are fully embedded to provide clear oversight of gaps in pupils’ 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 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| 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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