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Balgowan Primary School
Balgowan Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 4HJ, Bromley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.3 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
618
Capacity
654
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 97% of schools, this primary school demonstrates exceptional performance and parent satisfaction, with 99% of parents recommending it. The school achieves 70% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 36% nationally. Such strong results reflect a commitment to high-quality education, making it a compelling choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 1 April 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 21% | Top 7% UK |
Parent View (193 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child feels safe
99%
I'd recommend this school
99%
Behaviour is good
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
Progress is communicated
98%
School keeps me informed
96%
School supports development
95%
School has high expectations
95%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.8%
White Other15.0%
Mixed W+Asian3.7%
Mixed Other3.1%
Asian Indian2.3%
Asian Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Other1.3%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Black Other1.0%
Black African1.0%
White Irish0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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51.40454, -0.03892 · BR3 4HJ
School details
Local authorityBromley
RegionLondon
URN137216
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.balgowan.bromley.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Balgowan Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Balgowan Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 April 2025.
Is Balgowan Primary School a good school?
Balgowan Primary School scores 97.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Balgowan Primary School?
Based on 193 Ofsted Parent View responses, Balgowan Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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