Haberdashers' Knights Primary is a primary school in Bromley, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It has a religious character.

Haberdashers' Knights Primary currently has around 199 pupils on roll, which is about 83% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.8% boys and 48.2% girls. Around 35.8% 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 4.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 26.6%. white british pupils make up about 19.1% , followed by other asian at 11.1%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Ballamore Road, Bromley, BR1 5LW
Website: www.habsknightsprimary.org.uk
Telephone: 02084619249
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Lewisham
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Graham Gibson
Religious character:
Admissions policy:
Unique reference: 147363

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 05/12/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 240
Number of Pupils: 199
Number of Boys: 103
Number of Girls: 96

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African26.60%53
White British19.10%38
Other Asian11.10%22
Other White11.10%22
Caribbean10.60%21
White and Black Caribbean5.50%11
Other Mixed4.00%8
Other (any other ethnic group)3.50%7
Other Black3.00%6
Indian1.50%3
Chinese1.00%2
White and Asian1.00%2
Unclassified1.00%2
Bangladeshi0.50%1
White and Black African0.50%1
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%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: Well Above Average (3.0)
Maths: Average (0.8)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
70%
Town average
70%
Local authority average
59%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
4%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
102.0
Town average
106.9
Local authority average
104.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
104.0
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Haberdashers' Knights Primary
Ballamore Road , BR1 5LW
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Merlin Primary School
72 Ballamore Road , Downham BR1 5LW
- not rated 19 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Cooper's Lane Primary School
Pragnell Road , SE12 0LF
3out of 4 659 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Launcelot Primary School and Nursery
Launcelot Road , Downham BR1 5EA
3out of 4 738 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Good Shepherd RC School
Moorside Road , Downham BR1 5EP
- not rated 845 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Haberdashers' Knights Academy
Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB
3out of 4 547 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Malory School
Launcelot Road , BR1 5EB
- not rated 547 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Bonus Pastor Catholic College
Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ
4out of 4 1,525 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Bonus Pastor Catholic College
Winlaton Road , Downham BR1 5PZ
- not rated 1,525 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Conisborough College
Conisborough Crescent , Catford SE6 2SE
- not rated 2,040 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
Taunton Road , SE12 8PD
3out of 4 2,821 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Pendragon School
Leahurst Road , Hither Green SE13 5HZ
- not rated 209 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Drumbeat School and ASD Service
Roundtable Rd & Revelon Rd & Turnham Road , Downham and Brockley BR1 5LE
3out of 4 286 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Greenvale School
Waters Road , Catford SE6 1UF
4out of 4 934 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
New Woodlands PRU Co New Woodlands School
49 Shroffold Road , Downham BR1 5PD
- not rated 1,163 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
New Woodlands School
Shroffold Road , BR1 5PD
3out of 4 1,163 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.