Marian Vian Primary School, based in Beckenham, 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.
Marian Vian Primary School currently has around 623 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.4% boys and 50.6% girls. Around 17.7% 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 9.3%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 49.6%.
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.
| Address: | Shirley Crescent, Beckenham, BR3 4AZ |
| Website: | https://www.marianvianprimaryschool.org |
| Telephone: | 02086586524 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bromley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ian Redgrave |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 142299 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/06/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 630 |
| Number of Pupils: | 623 |
| Number of Boys: | 308 |
| Number of Girls: | 315 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 9.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 49.60% | 309 |
| Other White | 9.30% | 58 |
| Other Mixed | 9.10% | 57 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 7.20% | 45 |
| Caribbean | 5.50% | 34 |
| African | 2.70% | 17 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.40% | 15 |
| White and Asian | 2.40% | 15 |
| Unclassified | 2.20% | 14 |
| White and Black African | 2.20% | 14 |
| Indian | 2.10% | 13 |
| Other Asian | 1.80% | 11 |
| Pakistani | 1.40% | 9 |
| Other Black | 1.10% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.60% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 1,955 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marian Vian Primary School Shirley Crescent , Elmers End BR3 4AZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marian Vian Primary School Shirley Crescent , Elmers End BR3 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monks Orchard School The Glade , Shirley CR0 7UF | - not rated | 471 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monks Orchard Primary School The Glade , Shirley CR0 7UF | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryelands Primary School Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4QL | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orion Eden Park Balmoral Avenue , BR3 3RD | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Arena Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4QL | 2out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edenham High School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | - not rated | 1,435 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Park High School Orchard Way , Shirley CR0 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Beckenham Manor Way , BR3 3SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,620 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 2,523 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Preparatory School 20 Langley Road , Elmers End BR3 4AD | - not rated | 283 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park and Elmhurst Schools 204 Upper Elmers End Road , BR3 3HE | - not rated | 840 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings London 25 Beckenham Road , BR3 4PR | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbrook School 2 Hayne Road , BR3 4HY | - not rated | 2,173 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckmead School Monks Orchard Road , BR3 3BZ | - not rated | 2,364 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.