Perry Hall Primary School, based in Orpington, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 5 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.

Perry Hall Primary School currently has around 437 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.3% boys and 48.7% girls. Around 8.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.7%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (51.7%). other white pupils make up about 11.4%

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.

School Information

Address: Perry Hall Road, Orpington, BR6 0EF
Website: http://www.perryhall.bromley.sch.uk
Telephone: 01689820313
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Bromley
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Lorraine Richards
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 140448

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 22/11/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 5 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 436
Number of Pupils: 437
Number of Boys: 224
Number of Girls: 213

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 9.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British51.70%226
Other White11.40%50
Indian9.60%42
Chinese5.90%26
White and Asian5.30%23
African3.40%15
White and Black Caribbean3.00%13
Other Asian2.50%11
Other Mixed1.40%6
Other (any other ethnic group)1.10%5
White and Black African0.90%4
Pakistani0.90%4
Irish0.70%3
Other Black0.70%3
Unclassified0.70%3
Caribbean0.50%2
Bangladeshi0.20%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%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: Above Average (2.2)
Writing: Average (1.0)
Maths: Well Above Average (4.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
89%
Town average
72%
Local authority average
72%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
27%
Town average
18%
Local authority average
18%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
110.0
Town average
107.2
Local authority average
107.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
111.0
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
Perry Hall Primary School
Perry Hall Road , BR6 0EF
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Perry Hall Primary School
Perry Hall Road , BR6 0EF
4out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Poverest Primary School
Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD
3out of 4 1,048 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Poverest Junior School
Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD
- not rated 1,048 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Poverest Infant School
Tillingbourne Green , St Mary Cray BR5 2JD
- not rated 1,048 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harris Academy Orpington
Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG
3out of 4 1,932 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Priory School
Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG
- not rated 1,932 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
The Priory School
Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG
- not rated 1,932 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Ramsden Boys' School
Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG
- not rated 1,984 yd Community school Not Applicable Boys More About School
The Ramsden Girls' School
Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG
- not rated 1,984 yd Community school Not Applicable Girls 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 1,128 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Clannad Education Centre
112 Chistlehurst Rd , Bromley BR6 0DW
- not rated 161 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 1,128 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Leydenhatch Educational Centre
C/O Pineapple Contracts , Murray Road BR5 3QY
- not rated 2,134 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Nightingale
Blenheim Road , Bromley BR6 9BH
- not rated 2,235 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodview
Crockenhill Road , BR5 4EP
- not rated 2,365 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.