SchoolScoresKeston CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of AQUINAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
Lakes Road, Keston, BR2 6BN
01689 858399 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 24 January 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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
41 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Bromley comparisons use the 46 of its 76 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 30 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 | Bromley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 9th highest of 46 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bromley. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 42nd highest of 46 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bromley. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 31st highest of 46 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bromley. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 90% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 29 parents who had raised a concern Joint 27th highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bromley. Higher than 30% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 35th highest of 46 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bromley. Higher than 30% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%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. Bromley figures pool parents at the Bromley 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
28 pupils in this year group.
46% — 25 points below the Bromley average, and 16 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bromley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 46% | 71% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 15% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 68% | 81% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 61% | 79% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 80% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 23 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 22 |
| Of those, offered a place | 22 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 56 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bromley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 42nd highest of 76 state primary schools in Bromley. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.0% | 15.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 55th highest of 76 state primary schools in Bromley. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 4.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 43rd highest of 76 state primary schools in Bromley. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.0% | 12.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 65th highest of 76 state primary schools in Bromley. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.8% | 20.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 66th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Bromley. Lower than 23% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 64th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Bromley. Lower than 22% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 17.4% | 10.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 73rd lowest of 76 state primary schools in Bromley. Lower than 12% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.4 | 1.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 66th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Bromley. Lower than 15% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 64th highest of 76 state primary schools in Bromley. Higher than 30% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.9 | 21.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 29th highest of 76 state primary schools in Bromley. Higher than 78% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.5 | 11.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 15th highest of 74 state primary schools in Bromley. Higher than 87% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 28.0% | 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
- Wickham Common Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hayes Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Darrick Wood Infant and Nursery School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- Darrick Wood Junior School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Trinity CofE Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Farnborough Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hawes Down Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Downe Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion)
- Tubbenden Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pickhurst Infant Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Keston CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Keston CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 January 2024.
How did Keston CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 16 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Keston CofE Primary School?
85% of the 41 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Keston CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Keston CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 22 families put Keston CofE Primary School as their first choice for 23 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 22 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 140729.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.