SchoolScoresBalgowan Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of NEXUS EDUCATION SCHOOLS TRUST
Balgowan Road, Beckenham, BR3 4HJ
020 8658 6374 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 1 April 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
193 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Beckenham comparisons use the 10 of its 11 state primary schools with comparable results. The other one has no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Beckenham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Beckenham. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Beckenham. Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Beckenham. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 41 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Beckenham. Higher than 52% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 49% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 118 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Beckenham. Higher than 82% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 30 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Beckenham. Higher than 90% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 75% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Beckenham. Higher than 87% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 31%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Beckenham figures pool parents at the Beckenham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
77 pupils in this year group.
70% — about the same as the Bromley average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bromley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 70% | 71% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 21% | 15% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 81% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 79% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 80% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 107 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Bromley. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 90 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 101 |
| Of those, offered a place | 88 (87%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 370 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bromley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 11th highest of 11 state primary schools in Beckenham. Higher than 4% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 15.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 11 state primary schools in Beckenham. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 4.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 11 state primary schools in Beckenham. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.2% | 12.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 11 state primary schools in Beckenham. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.9% | 20.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 11 state primary schools in Beckenham. Lower than 92% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 11 state primary schools in Beckenham. Lower than 82% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 10.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 7th lowest of 11 state primary schools in Beckenham. Lower than 49% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1 | 1.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 7th lowest of 11 state primary schools in Beckenham. Lower than 57% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 11 state primary schools in Beckenham. Higher than 90% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.8 | 21.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 11 state primary schools in Beckenham. Higher than 93% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.3 | 11.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 11 state primary schools in Beckenham. Higher than 51% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.6% | 15.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Churchfields Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harris Primary Academy Beckenham 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2025 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Alexandra Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023
- Harris Primary Academy Kent House 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2022 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 97% met expected standard (KS2)
- Marian Vian Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stewart Fleming Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2023 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Worsley Bridge Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Monks Orchard Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Balgowan Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 1 April 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Balgowan Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Balgowan Primary School?
99% of the 193 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Balgowan Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Balgowan Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 101 families put Balgowan Primary School as their first choice for 90 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 88 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137216.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.