Oak Lodge Primary School
West Wickham, BR4 0LJ · Bromley · primary school
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31st 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 4,123 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.3/10 among them, against 7.8/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oak Lodge Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 16.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.3 out of 10 among them, against 7.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join BYMT Music, Bromley Football Club, Art Club, Cheer Leading Club, Lego Club, Kalgaishii karate, Mother Nature and Me Club, and Spectacular Science Club. Sports include Nitro Gymnastics and Yoga, while arts and music options feature Cooking Stars and Spotlights Club. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 565 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Oak Lodge Primary School
Overview
Oak Lodge Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes the school as a ‘happy and positive learning community’ where pupils enjoy attending and make positive progress. Leaders have high expectations, and the school successfully prepares pupils for secondary school with a ‘well-developed body of knowledge’.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘respectful, resilient, resourceful’ and behave sensibly, with bullying dealt with quickly.
- The curriculum in early years provides the ‘right foundations’ for future success, supported by an engaging environment.
- Reading is prioritised from the start, helping the majority of pupils develop the phonics knowledge to ‘read confidently and write accurately’.
- Mathematics and phonics include regular recaps of prior learning, providing a ‘solid foundation’ for all pupils, including disadvantaged learners.
- Staff well-being is promoted with ‘thought and care’, and leaders help staff manage their workload effectively.
Areas to improve
- Checks on pupils’ learning in foundation subjects are not always effective, meaning ‘gaps in pupils’ knowledge sometimes go unaddressed’.
- The school should extend staff expertise in foundation subjects through professional development to match the ‘very strong standards evident in English and mathematics’.
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 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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