Located in West Wickham, Pickhurst Infant Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 5 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.
Pickhurst Infant Academy currently has around 327 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.7% boys and 44.3% girls. Around 7.6% 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 7.7%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 49.5%.
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: | Pickhurst Lane, West Wickham, BR4 0HL |
| Website: | http://www.pickhurst-inf.bromley.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02084623196 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bromley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Beth Rigby-Drake |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 137069 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/01/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 360 |
| Number of Pupils: | 327 |
| Number of Boys: | 182 |
| Number of Girls: | 145 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 7.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 49.50% | 162 |
| Indian | 7.00% | 23 |
| Other White | 6.70% | 22 |
| Other Mixed | 5.20% | 17 |
| African | 4.60% | 15 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.00% | 13 |
| Unclassified | 3.70% | 12 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.70% | 12 |
| White and Asian | 3.10% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 3.10% | 10 |
| Pakistani | 2.10% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 2.10% | 7 |
| Caribbean | 1.80% | 6 |
| Chinese | 1.20% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.90% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.30% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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.