Pickhurst Academy is a primary school in West Wickham, serving pupils aged 7 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.
Pickhurst Academy currently has around 512 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.9% boys and 47.1% girls. Around 7.4% 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 4.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.7%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 21 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (51.2%).
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: | Pickhurst Lane, West Wickham, BR4 0HL |
| Website: | www.pickhurst.com |
| Telephone: | 02084625867 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bromley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Andrea Rampton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 137070 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/12/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 528 |
| Number of Pupils: | 512 |
| Number of Boys: | 271 |
| Number of Girls: | 241 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 51.20% | 262 |
| Other White | 8.40% | 43 |
| Indian | 7.40% | 38 |
| Unclassified | 7.00% | 36 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.10% | 21 |
| Other Mixed | 3.50% | 18 |
| Chinese | 3.50% | 18 |
| White and Asian | 2.90% | 15 |
| African | 2.90% | 15 |
| Other Asian | 2.50% | 13 |
| Caribbean | 2.00% | 10 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.00% | 5 |
| Other Black | 1.00% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.80% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickhurst Infant School Pickhurst Lane , BR4 0HL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pickhurst Junior School Pickhurst Lane , BR4 0HL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pickhurst Infant Academy Pickhurst Lane , BR4 0HL | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pickhurst Academy Pickhurst Lane , BR4 0HL | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Junior School South Hill Road , Shortlands BR2 0RL | - not rated | 1,284 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ravensbourne School Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ravensbourne School Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensbourne School for Girls Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ravensbourne School for Boys Hayes Lane , BR2 9EH | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Langley Park School for Girls Hawksbrook Lane , South Eden Park Road BR3 3BE | - not rated | 1,774 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE | - not rated | 2,229 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coney Hill School Croydon Road , Hayes BR2 7JZ | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe School Hawes Lane , BR4 9AE | 4out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe School Hawes Lane , BR4 9AE | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy Hayes Lane , BR2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Pupil Referral Service Hayes Lane , BR2 9EA | - not rated | 1,632 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.