SchoolScoresValley Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of MOSAIC SCHOOLS LEARNING TRUST
Beckenham Lane, Shortlands, Bromley, BR2 0DA
020 8460 1121 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 2 October 2014.
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 |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 14 March 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
112 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 13th highest of 46 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bromley. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 16th highest of 46 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bromley. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 10th highest of 46 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bromley. Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 24 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 67 parents who had raised a concern 13th highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bromley. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 10th highest of 46 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bromley. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%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
84 pupils in this year group.
83% — 12 points above the Bromley average, and 21 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bromley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 83% | 71% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 17% | 15% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 88% | 81% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 92% | 79% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 89% | 80% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 108 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 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 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 58 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 77 |
| Of those, offered a place | 56 (73%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 218 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.3
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 40th highest of 76 state primary schools in Bromley. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.8% | 15.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 45th highest of 76 state primary schools in Bromley. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 4.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 72nd highest of 76 state primary schools in Bromley. Higher than 3% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 12.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 76 state primary schools in Bromley. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.2% | 20.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 19th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Bromley. Lower than 77% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 17th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Bromley. Lower than 81% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 10.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 46th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Bromley. Lower than 46% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3 | 1.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 51st lowest of 76 state primary schools in Bromley. Lower than 36% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 7th highest of 76 state primary schools in Bromley. Higher than 91% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.0 | 21.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 48th highest of 76 state primary schools in Bromley. Higher than 57% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.1 | 11.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 31st highest of 74 state primary schools in Bromley. Higher than 58% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.7% | 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
- Harris Primary Academy Shortlands 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2024 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mark's CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highfield Infants' School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022)
- Parish CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highfield Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 92% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Christophers The Hall School 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Clare House Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2024 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2010, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burnt Ash Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Valley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Valley Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 2 October 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 14 March 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Valley Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 21 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Valley Primary School?
96% of the 112 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Valley Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Valley Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 77 families put Valley Primary School as their first choice for 58 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 56 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 137242.
- 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.