The Highway Primary School
Orpington, BR6 9DJ · Bromley · primary school
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41st 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 — 7.1/10 against 3,893 of them, against 6.7/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Highway Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 15.0% 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 (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Spark! Book Club, Striking and Fielding Club, Ukulele club, Theatre Kids, and Choir. Sports include football, gymnastics, dodgeball, netball, cricket, and hockey. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 207 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 after-school club integrate with the core curriculum? What specific support is offered to pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about The Highway Primary School
Overview
The Highway Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a "fair understanding and respectful community" where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders have introduced a "broad and ambitious curriculum" with new programmes to deepen subject knowledge, though implementation is still being established in some areas.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy school and benefit from staff who "get to know pupils and their families very well," ensuring everyone has a trusted adult.
- The school promotes "personal development strongly," including age-appropriate coverage of themes like puberty and consent.
- Leaders conduct "comprehensive and frequent analysis of pupils’ attendance," with actions to overcome barriers described as "purposeful and effective."
- Staff provide "tailored support for individual pupils," including those with special educational needs, ensuring resources are "suitably adapted."
- A strong love of reading is promoted, with pupils choosing from "high-quality texts" and benefiting from initiatives like the reading dog.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure the revised curriculum is fully embedded so that pupils’ "learning and understanding of more complex ideas continue to develop and are secure."
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 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 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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