Chelsfield Primary School, based in Orpington, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Chelsfield Primary School currently has around 97 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.6% boys and 47.4% girls. Around 27.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (68%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Warren Road, Orpington, BR6 6EP |
| Website: | www.chelsfield.bromley.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01689825827 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bromley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Abigail Carter |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 142694 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/12/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 109 |
| Number of Pupils: | 97 |
| Number of Boys: | 51 |
| Number of Girls: | 46 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 68.00% | 66 |
| Indian | 8.20% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 5.20% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 4.10% | 4 |
| African | 3.10% | 3 |
| Other White | 3.10% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 2.10% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.10% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 2.10% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 1.00% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.00% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsfield Primary School Warren Road , Chelsfield BR6 6EP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelsfield Primary School Warren Road , Chelsfield BR6 6EP | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Highway Primary School The Highway , BR6 9DJ | - not rated | 1,284 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Highway Primary School The Highway , BR6 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blenheim Primary School Blenheim Road , BR6 9BH | - not rated | 1,968 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School Goddington Lane , BR6 9SH | - not rated | 2,089 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Ramsden Boys' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 2,137 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Ramsden Girls' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 2,137 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG | 3out of 4 | 2,285 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 2,285 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orpington College of Further Education The Walnuts , BR6 0TE | - not rated | 2,949 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannock School Woodlands , Hawstead Lane BR6 7PH | - not rated | 669 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Browns School Hawstead Lane , Chelsfield BR6 7PH | - not rated | 692 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goddington School Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avalon Centre Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | 3out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.