SchoolScoresCrofton Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of MOSAIC SCHOOLS LEARNING TRUST
Towncourt Lane, Orpington, BR5 1EL
01689 821716 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 6 February 2019.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 3 July 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
91 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Orpington comparisons use the 13 of its 26 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 13 have 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 | Orpington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 9th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Orpington. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 9th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Orpington. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 10th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Orpington. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 32 parents whose child had been bullied 6th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Orpington. Higher than 77% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 66% | 61% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 65 parents who had raised a concern Joint 8th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Orpington. Higher than 39% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 7th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Orpington. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Orpington figures pool parents at the Orpington 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
176 pupils in this year group.
91% — 20 points above the Bromley average, and 29 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bromley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 91% | 71% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 37% | 15% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 94% | 81% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 96% | 79% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 93% | 80% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 112 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bromley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years Joint 20th highest of 26 state primary schools in Orpington. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.5% | 15.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 23rd highest of 26 state primary schools in Orpington. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 4.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 21st highest of 26 state primary schools in Orpington. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.5% | 12.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 20th highest of 26 state primary schools in Orpington. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.2% | 20.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Orpington. Lower than 79% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Orpington. Lower than 82% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 10.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 9th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Orpington. Lower than 64% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4 | 1.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 9th lowest of 26 state primary schools in Orpington. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 21st highest of 26 state primary schools in Orpington. Higher than 23% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.1 | 21.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 15th highest of 26 state primary schools in Orpington. Higher than 53% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.9 | 11.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 17th highest of 25 state primary schools in Orpington. Higher than 19% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 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
- Crofton Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 exceptional, 6 strong
- St James' Roman Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 94% met expected standard (KS2)
- Perry Hall Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Southborough Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2020 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tubbenden Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Poverest Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Darrick Wood Infant and Nursery School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- Darrick Wood Junior School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Trinity CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Crofton Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Crofton Junior School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 February 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 3 July 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
How did Crofton Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 91% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 29 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Crofton Junior School?
92% of the 91 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Crofton Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137683.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.