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Crofton Junior School
Towncourt Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR5 1EL, Bromley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.4 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
715
Capacity
720
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and exceptional performance in key stage 2 assessments, this primary school boasts 91% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 2% nationally. The school also achieves a higher standard rate of 37%, indicating strong academic outcomes. Parents can feel confident in the school's high quality of education, as reflected in its impressive LocaleIQ score, which ranks it better than 99% of schools.
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Last inspected: 6 February 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 91% | Top 2% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 37% | Top 1% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.3%
Asian Indian12.7%
White Other6.6%
Mixed Other4.6%
Asian Chinese4.5%
Mixed W+Asian3.9%
Asian Other2.2%
Black African2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Other1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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51.38246, 0.07682 · BR5 1EL
School details
Local authorityBromley
RegionLondon
URN137683
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Crofton Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Crofton Junior School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 February 2019.
Is Crofton Junior School a good school?
Crofton Junior School scores 99.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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