SchoolScoresSouthborough Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed
Part of THE PIONEER ACADEMY
Southborough Lane, Bromley, BR2 8AA
020 8467 2343 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 13 July 2016. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 13 February 2020: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
43 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 30th highest of 46 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bromley. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 94% | 89% |
| 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 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% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 28th highest of 36 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bromley. Higher than 22% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 43% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 33 parents who had raised a concern 33rd highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bromley. Higher than 23% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 41st highest of 46 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bromley. Higher than 15% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77%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
61 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 101601), before it changed to its current form.
54% — 17 points below the Bromley average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bromley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 54% | 71% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 15% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 66% | 81% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 69% | 79% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 69% | 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. | 104 | 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 | 45 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 42 |
| Of those, offered a place | 42 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 165 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.9
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 23rd highest of 76 state primary schools in Bromley. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.8% | 15.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 23rd highest of 76 state primary schools in Bromley. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 4.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 48th highest of 76 state primary schools in Bromley. Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 12.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 66th highest of 76 state primary schools in Bromley. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 20.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 52nd lowest of 76 state primary schools in Bromley. Lower than 39% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 52nd lowest of 76 state primary schools in Bromley. Lower than 39% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.6% | 10.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 58th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Bromley. Lower than 29% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.7 | 1.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 61st lowest of 76 state primary schools in Bromley. Lower than 23% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 40th highest of 76 state primary schools in Bromley. Higher than 60% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.4 | 21.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 53rd highest of 76 state primary schools in Bromley. Higher than 53% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.9 | 11.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 10th highest of 74 state primary schools in Bromley. Higher than 90% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 30.9% | 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
- St James' Roman Catholic Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 94% met expected standard (KS2)
- Trinity CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crofton Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2024 · 91% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crofton Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 exceptional, 6 strong
- Raglan Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St George's, Bickley, CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- La Fontaine Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 92% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bickley Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Perry Hall Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Nicholas CofE Primary 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Southborough Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Southborough Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 July 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 13 February 2020, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Southborough Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Southborough Primary School?
77% of the 43 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Southborough Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Southborough Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 42 families put Southborough Primary School as their first choice for 45 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 42 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 151845.
- 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.