Crofton Infant School, based in Orpington, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 to 7. 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.
Crofton Infant School currently has around 590 pupils on roll, which is about 105% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.7% boys and 48.3% girls. Around 2.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (51.7%). indian pupils make up about 17.5%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Towncourt Lane, Orpington, BR5 1EL |
| Website: | https://www.croftoninfantschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01689826320 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bromley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Susie Sargent |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 138611 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/03/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 560 |
| Number of Pupils: | 590 |
| Number of Boys: | 305 |
| Number of Girls: | 285 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 5.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 51.70% | 305 |
| Indian | 17.50% | 103 |
| Other White | 5.80% | 34 |
| White and Asian | 4.90% | 29 |
| Chinese | 4.40% | 26 |
| Other Mixed | 3.60% | 21 |
| Other Asian | 3.10% | 18 |
| African | 2.40% | 14 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 1.20% | 7 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.00% | 6 |
| Irish | 0.80% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton Infant School Towncourt Lane , BR5 1EL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Infant School Towncourt Lane , Petts Wood BR5 1EL | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Junior School Towncourt Lane , BR5 1EL | 4out of 4 | 244 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Junior School Towncourt Lane , BR5 1EL | - not rated | 244 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Perry Hall Primary School Perry Hall Road , BR6 0EF | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newstead Wood School Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | 4out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Newstead Wood School for Girls Avebury Road , BR6 9SA | - not rated | 1,805 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | 3out of 4 | 2,289 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Darrick Wood School Lovibonds Avenue , BR6 8ER | - not rated | 2,289 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School Goddington Lane , BR6 9SH | - not rated | 2,595 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 1,823 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clannad Education Centre 112 Chistlehurst Rd , Bromley BR6 0DW | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorton College of Further Education 'The Hub' - 4th Floor, Orpington Campus , Bromley BR6 0TE | - not rated | 1,823 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley High School GDST Blackbrook Lane , Bickley BR1 2TW | - not rated | 2,393 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| TLC The Learning Centre Princes Plain , Bromley BR2 8LD | - not rated | 2,610 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Blenheim Road , Bromley BR6 9BH | - not rated | 3,082 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.