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.

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 17/12/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 109
Number of Pupils: 97
Number of Boys: 51
Number of Girls: 46

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 11.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British68.00%66
Indian8.20%8
White and Asian5.20%5
Other Mixed4.10%4
African3.10%3
Other White3.10%3
Gypsy/Roma2.10%2
White and Black Caribbean2.10%2
Other Asian2.10%2
Unclassified1.00%1
Bangladeshi1.00%1
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Average (0.9)
Writing: Average (1.3)
Maths: Average (-0.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
60%
Town average
72%
Local authority average
72%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
7%
Town average
18%
Local authority average
18%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
107.2
Local authority average
107.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
101.0
Town average
106.6
Local authority average
106.7
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

Not applicable

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.