St Nicholas Church of England Primary
Chislehurst, BR7 5PQ · Bromley · primary school
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11th 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 1,371 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.7/10 among them, against 8.8/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 62% | 5.49 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 38% | 3.28 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Nicholas Church of England Primary overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 16.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.7 out of 10 among them, against 8.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 215 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
With the similar-intake comparison showing a lower score than the national average, what specific support is provided to pupils who are working towards the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about St Nicholas Church of England Primary
Overview
Pupils “flourish at this unique and exceptional school,” benefiting from a “broad and ambitious curriculum” that often exceeds national expectations. The report describes a small community where relationships are “happy and harmonious,” and pupils are “very well prepared for the next stage of their education.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully sequenced, ensuring pupils build key knowledge effectively, such as progressing from basic computing in Reception to coding in older years.
- Reading is a “key priority,” with staff delivering a phonics programme “consistently well” so that “almost all pupils can decode well” by the end of Year 1.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified quickly and receive “skilfully adapted” support, enabling them to “achieve very well.”
- Behaviour is “exemplary,” with pupils demonstrating maturity and fulfilling the aim of “behaving well when no one is watching.”
- There is a “very wide range of opportunities” for pupils to develop talents through clubs, trust competitions, and cultural events.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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