SchoolScoresOaklands Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of CHANCERY EDUCATION TRUST
Oaklands Lane, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3DN
01959 573963 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 20 February 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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
57 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 44th highest of 46 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bromley. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 24th highest of 46 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bromley. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 44th highest of 46 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bromley. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 22 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 20th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bromley. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 53% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 44 parents who had raised a concern 38th highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bromley. Higher than 11% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 38th highest of 46 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bromley. Higher than 18% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79%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
62 pupils in this year group.
40% — 31 points below the Bromley average, and 22 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bromley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 40% | 71% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 15% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 55% | 81% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 56% | 79% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 56% | 80% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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 | 27 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 27 |
| Of those, offered a place | 27 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 44 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 18 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Bromley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools in Westerham. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.6% | 15.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Westerham. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 4.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 4 state primary schools in Westerham. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.4% | 12.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in Westerham. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 20.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 4 state primary schools in Westerham. Lower than 6% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.6% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 4 state primary schools in Westerham. Lower than 5% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 24.9% | 10.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 4 state primary schools in Westerham. Lower than 49% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1 | 1.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 4 state primary schools in Westerham. Lower than 43% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools in Westerham. Higher than 73% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.6 | 21.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Westerham. Higher than 55% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.0 | 11.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Westerham. Higher than 70% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 18.7% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Biggin Hill Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cudham CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tatsfield Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fairchildes Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Downe Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion)
- Rowdown Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Warlingham Park School 2.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Tudor Academy 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Oaklands Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Oaklands Primary Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 20 February 2024.
How did Oaklands Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 22 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Oaklands Primary Academy?
79% of the 57 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Oaklands Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Oaklands Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 27 families put Oaklands Primary Academy as their first choice for 27 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 27 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 142234.
- 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.