Crofton Junior School
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 7–11 · Orpington, Bromley
Crofton Junior School is a primary school in Orpington, Bromley for ages 7–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Outstanding, from the inspection on 3 July 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- Towncourt Lane, Orpington, BR5 1EL
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Bromley
- Pupils on roll
- 717 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 5.6% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.1
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Outstanding Inspected 3 July 2024
Strengths
- “Pupils receive an exceptional education at Crofton Junior School.”
- “Despite being a very large school, it is a place where pupils and staff know one another well.”
- “Pupils are respectful and courteous to staff and to their peers.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 16 September 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 91% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Bromley.
- Crofton Infant School 0.1 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- St James' Roman Catholic Primary School 0.7 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Perry Hall Primary School 0.8 mi Outstanding Last distance published
- Southborough Primary School 0.9 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Tubbenden Primary School 1.2 mi Good Last distance published
- Poverest Primary School 1.2 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School 1.3 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School 1.3 mi Outstanding Last distance published