SchoolScoresUnicorn Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of MOSAIC SCHOOLS LEARNING TRUST
Creswell Drive, Beckenham, BR3 3AL
020 8658 0282 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 September 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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 17 July 2024: 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
82 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 6th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Beckenham. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 6th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Beckenham. 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 7th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Beckenham. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 24 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Beckenham. Higher than 91% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 49% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 62 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Beckenham. 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 7th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Beckenham. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 91% | 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. 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
64 pupils in this year group.
63% — 8 points below the Bromley average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bromley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 63% | 71% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 15% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 81% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 79% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 80% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 52 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 42 |
| Of those, offered a place | 42 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 195 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.8
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 8th highest of 11 state primary schools in Beckenham. Higher than 8% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.9% | 15.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 11 state primary schools in Beckenham. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 4.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 11 state primary schools in Beckenham. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.5% | 12.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 10th highest of 11 state primary schools in Beckenham. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.1% | 20.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 11 state primary schools in Beckenham. Lower than 43% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 11 state primary schools in Beckenham. Lower than 62% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.7% | 10.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 8th lowest of 11 state primary schools in Beckenham. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.2 | 1.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 9th lowest of 11 state primary schools in Beckenham. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 11 state primary schools in Beckenham. Higher than 78% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.1 | 21.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 11 state primary schools in Beckenham. Higher than 73% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.1 | 11.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 10th highest of 11 state primary schools in Beckenham. Higher than 19% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 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
- Langley Park Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- St David's Prep 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Harris Primary Academy Beckenham 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2025 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oak Lodge Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Clare House Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2024 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highfield Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 92% met expected standard (KS2)
- Orchard Way Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Christophers The Hall School 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Marian Vian Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highfield Infants' School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Unicorn Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Unicorn Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 September 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 17 July 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Unicorn Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Unicorn Primary School?
89% of the 82 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Unicorn Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Unicorn Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 42 families put Unicorn Primary School as their first choice for 52 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 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 142300.
- 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.