Starting Primary Education in Bromley 2013 Booklet 2

2013
Starting Primary Education

in Bromley
3 and 4 year olds born between 1 September 2008 and 31 August 2009
Application deadline
Tuesday 15 January 2013

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This book provides important information and advice about applying to start education in Bromley.
Only use the enclosed application form if you are a London Borough of Bromley resident If you live in another borough you must apply for schools via your home Local Authority (contact details on page 55). You can include Bromley schools on your application. A child should by law be attending school at the beginning of the term following his/her 5th birthday. In Bromley all children start school in September 2013, however Bromley schools would consider a request for a child to start later (in January 2014)
Please note there is: NO automatic transfer from a nursery into a school. NO automatic offer of a sibling place. You must apply by the application deadline. Your child must meet the admissions criteria of the school to be offered a place.
Application deadline Tuesday 15 January 2013 No Application no place!

The Reception admissions process is managed by Bromley Admissions in accordance with the DfE School Admissions Code, February 2010. Published by The Stationery Office www.tsoshop.co.uk Information you provide will be entered onto a database. This information is protected by the Data Protection Act 1998 which ensures it can only be used for defined purposes and can only be passed to specific people. The defined purposes are: Administering the admissions process as set out in this booklet. Preventing fraud or other criminal offences or to ensure the safety of the child. Every care has been taken in the compilation of this booklet however changes can occur. London Borough of Bromley cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions. Please let us know if anything is incorrect.
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Important dates
2012
September
Application process opens
Online applications open on 1 September. Bromley borough residents can apply using the link at www.bromley.gov.uk/apply Alternatively, the application form for Bromley borough residents is in the centre of this booklet. All your preferred schools should be listed on this form regardless of which Local Authority they are situated in. Residents of other boroughs can apply for Bromley schools on the application form issued by their own Local Authority. Contact details are on page 55. Supplementary Information Forms (SIFs) available from Bromley schools with religious admissions criteria. SIFs must be completed and returned to the relevant schools by the application deadline (Tuesday 15 January 2013).
February
Letter sent to all Bromley borough resident applicants confirming application address, preferences and the order they have been entered on to the admissions system.
Wednesday 17 April
Offer letter posted first class to Bromley borough residents at the application address. From 5pm online applicants will receive notification that the outcome of their application is available to view. Last date late applications with good reason will be accepted for inclusion in the reconciliation offers.
Thursday 18 April
Offer letter should be received by Bromley borough resident applicants.
Thursday 2 May
Deadline for applicants to respond to offer letter and request to go on waiting lists. Any returned places no longer required will be re-offered according to schools waiting lists after this date. Late applications not with good reason, and proven changes of address for on-time applicants received between 16 January and 12 February will now start to be processed. Plus late applications with good reason received between 13 February and 17 April.
2013
Tuesday 15 January: Application deadline dont be late!
Online applications close at 11.59pm.
Tuesday 12 February
Last date for proven changes of address to be taken into account for offer day. Last date late applications with good reason taken into account for offer day. The applicants permanent residential address on this date will be used by the preferred school/s to apply their oversubscription criteria.
Application Received By 15 January 2013 By 15 January 2013 Between 16 January and 12 February 2013 Between 16 January and 12 February 2013 Between 13 February and 17 April 2013 Between 13 February and 17 April 2013 Between 18 April and 20 May 2013 After 20 May 2013 Background
After Monday 20 May

Late applications, proven changes of address and requests for additional preferences will be processed. Total number of preferences per child cannot exceed nine.
2014
Waiting lists will be deleted at the end of the Reception year (31 July 2014). Applicants can re-apply in September 2014.
Application Processed Offer day Offer day Offer day During May reconciliation During May reconciliation After 20 May 2013 After 20 May 2013 According to place availability
All required documents received with application Pending required documents received by 13 February 2013 With good reason* Without good reason* With good reason Without good reason When all documents received When all documents received
NB: Applications received at any time will only be processed when all required supporting documents have been received
*Circumstances will be considered by the Admissions Team Manager
Introduction
In Bromley, we are very ambitious for the children who attend our school settings. We want what you as parents and carers want; a school where every child has the opportunity, encouragement and guidance to thrive and fulfil their true potential. Our record of achievement and the success of our schools demonstrate this. At the time of going to press, 68% of primary school settings in Bromley are judged as good or better by Ofsted, with 22% judged as outstanding. Our national Standard Assessment Tests (SATS) in 2011 show that Bromley 7 year olds attain above the national average results in reading, writing and mathematics. The same is true for our 11 year olds who also attain above the national average results in English and mathematics. Our provisional 2012 results show attainment continues to be above national averages. We are proud of our school profile and, as the numbers of young children in the Bromley increase, we are expanding our primary provision to include nine extra classes across the Borough from September 2012. As parents and carers, you can consider a range of provision in our borough to suit your childs need, from a Reception class for your child in an infant school or primary school to a Reception class at one of our newly converted infant or primary academies. Whatever you decide, all our educational settings will take account of and build on the development which will already have taken place both at home and through the pre-school provision which your child may have experienced. We are confident that, whatever the educational setting, the teachers will encourage and support your child to extend their early learning skills and equip them well for their education through the years to come. This is an important decision for you and we want to make sure that the process is as smooth as possible. This booklet provides important information and advice about starting education in Bromley as well as information on every Bromley primary setting. Please read the booklet carefully before applying either on the application form enclosed or online. You need to note that the closing date for applications is: Tuesday 15 January 2013 I hope you find this booklet useful in making your decisions and I wish all our new school starters every success in the future.
Dr Tessa Moore Assistant Director (Education) Education and Care Services
Message from Bromley admissions team to Bromley residents

Promise to our residents:
This booklet explains the admissions arrangements for our primary schools and how we administer the process. We will give you all the advice and information you need to make an application for your child to start school. We will give you a professional service. We will be prompt and courteous. When you have submitted your application with all the required documents it will be processed according to the London Borough of Bromley published Co-ordinated Primary school admissions scheme. On Wednesday 17 April 2013 we will write by 1st class post offering your child a place. The place offered will be at one of your preferred schools, unless the places are taken by applicants with higher priority under the schools admissions criteria. If we cannot offer your child a place at one of your preferred schools we will write to you to explain why. The letter will confirm that you can put your childs name on the waiting lists of your preferred Bromley school/s and give advice on waiting lists for outborough schools. As you pay your Council Tax to the London Borough of Bromley the letter will also include an offer of an alternative school which has a vacancy and will advise you of your right to appeal.
What we expect our residents to do:

To read this booklet before completing an application. To research the schools to ensure applications will be realistic. Submit the application with all the required documents by the application deadline (Tuesday 15 January 2013). Complete an application form even if your child is attending the nursery at a preferred school or you have an older child already at that school (sibling) see page 6. To respond promptly and courteously to any letters, emails or telephone calls you receive from us.
You must notify us immediately of any changes of address or circumstances that may affect your application. If you fail to do so the Local Authority reserves the right to withdraw an offered place at any stage in the process.
If you have any questions regarding the process or need assistance with completing the application form please speak to a member of the Bromley admissions team on 020 8313 4044.
Step 1
Getting ready
The advice and application form contained in this book is for Bromley residents. If you pay Council Tax to another Local Authority you can still apply for Bromley schools but must do so on the form issued by your home Local Authority (see page 55 for contact details).
Application deadline Tuesday 15 January 2013

Applications received after this date may not be considered for offer day 17 April 2013.
Sibling application
Even if you have an older child already at a school you must still complete and submit an application for your younger child. You will NOT automatically be offered a place at the same school without going through the application process. As the definition of sibling may vary, please check with the relevant school to make sure your younger child is guaranteed a place. If your child does qualify (and this is your preferred school) you need only list this one school on your application. Sibling status only applies if a child has an older brother or sister attending the school at the beginning of first term the younger child starts. An older sibling in Year 6 during the application process does not qualify as he/she will have left the school by the time your younger child starts.
Doing your research

Before submitting your application you are strongly advised to contact your preferred schools or the admissions team to check that you are likely to be offered a place. We advise you to visit schools whenever possible. They have their own brochures and websites, which together with this booklet, are a valuable source of information. Be realistic Decide on the order of your preferred schools Submit your application on time supported by the required documents All schools receive more applications than they have places to offer. It is very important that you include in your application schools that in recent years have always easily reached your address. The demand for Reception places can vary and the impact on schools means that offers cannot be guaranteed. Recent distance information is given on pages 40 and 41 of this booklet.
Supplementary Information Forms

Some of the schools offer their places according to a parent/ carers involvement with a church. These schools require applicants to complete a Supplementary Information Form (SIF) to collect information not requested on the main application. SIFs are available from the relevant school and must be returned to that school. A SIF will NOT be considered on its own you MUST also include the school as a preference in your main application.
Applications for twins, triplets and other multiple births Schools consider applications separately. If parent/ carers want their children to attend the same school the applications must be identical (ie the same schools listed in the same order). This will ensure the same offer is made to each child. Where twins, triplets or children from other multiple births qualify for the last school place to be allocated, all of the qualifying siblings will be considered as excepted pupils and be admitted in excess of the published admissions number. Please note that if a school is offered to one child with special educational needs (SEN) after it has been named on their statement, the child/children without a statement must qualify under the schools admission criteria to be offered the same school.
London Borough of Bromley application addresses

The applicant pupils permanent residential home address is either: Owned by the pupils parent/carer with parental responsibility, and lived in by the parent/carer and the pupil or Rented by the pupils parent/carer with parental responsibility under a recognised letting agency tenancy agreement, and lived in by the parent/carer and the pupil. You cannot use your new address until you are resident in the property and able to prove you have no connection with your previous address. As some applicants give false information, all changes of address will be thoroughly investigated to ensure there is a permanent commitment to the new address and it is not a temporary arrangement to access a preferred school. If an applicant still owns another property a temporary address may not be considered for applications. This includes all rental agreements and moves to live with family and friends. You cannot use the address of a relative or childminder, or an address where your child stays or sleeps because of special domestic circumstances or an intended future address. In cases where parents live separately but have joint custody (or when a child lives with a carer other than a parent) the childs principal residential address must be used. A residence order or other legal documents will be required. Any recent change of principal carer and/or parental responsibility (if a child moves to live at another address) must be supported by satisfactory legal documents such as a court order.
Application home address documents required

You must support your application with proof that you have parental responsibility for your child and documents to confirm where you (and your child) are permanently living on the application deadline (Tuesday 15 January 2013). Your application will only be processed if supported by the required documents listed below. Full version of your childs birth certificate (showing parent/s name) and Current London Borough of Bromley Council Tax document (2012-2013) and Recent utility bill for water, gas or electricity (issued within the last six months) and Letter from the Child Benefit Office confirming your entitlement to receive Child Benefit dated within the last 12 months, showing your name and your childs name at the application address. If you have lived at the application address for less than one year or you move during the process, you must also include documents with your application proving the move and closure of your previous address. These are: All the documents listed above to support your new address and Solicitors document confirming completion of the purchase or copy of your new tenancy agreement through a letting agent or Housing Association. and the following for closure of your previous address Closing Council Tax bill and Closing utility bill for gas, water or electricity and Solicitors document confirming completion of the sale or a copy of your closure of tenancy if you were renting. If you are unable to provide any of these documents please speak to the Bromley admissions team on 020 8313 4044.
Change of address between 16 January and 12 February

If an application has been made by the application deadline (15 January) any change of address will be taken into account for offer day only if supported by the required documents. Documents must be received by Tuesday 12 February and prove residence at the new address and ending of responsibility for the old. We will thoroughly check all applicant addresses against records held by this Local Authority and other agencies.
Step 2
Completing your application
You must ONLY use the enclosed application form if you are resident in the borough of Bromley. If you live in another borough you can still apply for Bromley schools but this must be via your home Local Authority (see page 55 for contact details). Any Bromley application forms submitted by residents of other Local Authorities will be posted back to the applicant.
You can apply for up to six schools, putting the school you want the most as your first preference. These schools can be in Bromley and/or in other Local Authorities. All applications will be considered equally at the same time after the application deadline. There is NO automatic transfer from a school nursery into Reception and there is NO automatic offer of a sibling place without making an application. You must submit an application by the deadline and your child must meet the admissions criteria of the school to be offered a place. You can list up to six schools. These schools can be in Bromley borough or another Local Authority. Put the school you want the most as your first preference. If you are applying for a sibling place, make sure you have given the details of the older child already attending that school. It is very important to be realistic when considering which schools to apply for. Do your research and include a school that has always safely offered to your address, even as the lowest preference. Listing this school does not affect your applications to schools you list higher. It will ensure a safety net offer if all your higher preferences allocate their places to higher priority applicants according to the requirements of the schools admissions criteria. It is not possible to guarantee distances schools will reach, as proximities vary from year to year. See pages 40 and 41 for recent proximity distances of the Bromley primary and infant schools.
Guidelines for completing your Common Application Form (CAF)
Section 1
About your child
Enter your childs name as it appears on his/her birth certificate, together with the address where your child lives. You must attach the required documents to prove the information you have given. Enter the details of your childs nursery. If he/she does not attend a nursery leave this space blank.
Section 4
Children in public care Looked After Children (LAC)
If you are a carer for a child in public care (ie a foster carer) please state which Local Authority is responsible for the child. You must attach a letter from the social worker confirming the legal status of the child and give specific reasons for the school preferences made.
Section 2
Your details
Make sure you complete this section in full, giving telephone numbers so you can be contacted quickly if necessary. You will be asked to prove your parental responsibility.
Section 3
School preferences
The order in which you list the schools is very important.
Section 5
Notes
Details of the admissions criteria which will be used when schools are oversubscribed.
Section 6
Parent/carer with parental responsibility but not living with the child
Please complete this section only if you are happy for us to share details of your application with this person if they request it.
How to submit your CAF

Bromley residents must return their completed CAF before the application deadline to either any Bromley primary/infant/junior school during school hours or direct to Bromley Civic Centre during office hours (Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm). A card will be issued to acknowledge receipt and this should be retained. Parents are advised to hand-deliver their CAF and not risk posting it.
Section 7
Documents required
Read this section carefully and make sure that you send all the required documents with your paper or online application.
Section 8
Declaration and signature of parent/ carer
Remember to sign and date the form, and return it by Tuesday 15 January 2013. The Bromley application form is a legal document and will not be valid unless you have signed it. An unsigned CAF will be sent back for signature and must be returned to us by the deadline otherwise it will be classified a late application.
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under medical conditions and teaching professionals advise on applications made for social or special reasons. Supporting evidence must be provided before the closing date for applications. 3. Siblings - Siblings are defined as being a full brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step brother or sister, or the child of the parent/ carers partner. In every case the child and applicant parent should be proven to be living permanently in the same family unit at the same address as the sibling/s at the school. This needs to be reflected in proof of parental responsibility through official documentation including Child Benefit entitlement. Siblings of older children who attend a schools Special Opportunity Unit will also qualify under this criterion for a place in the mainstream school. However, this does not apply to siblings of children who attend the Speech and Language Disorder Unit of Raglan Primary School. Sibling status only applies if the older child is on roll and attending the school at the beginning of the term the younger one starts. Therefore a child with a brother or sister in Year 6 during the application process will not qualify for a sibling offer. 4. Proximity (straight line) Proximity is measured in a straight line from the front door of the childs home address to the main entrance to the school building using the Local Authoritys computerised measuring system. Those living closer to the school have higher priority.
Online applications
Bromley borough residents can apply online from 1 September 2012 at www.bromley.gov.uk/apply. The website links to information on all Bromley schools and those in other Local Authorities. Free internet access can be booked at any Bromley library. Your application will be acknowledged and you will be given a reference number which you should keep for your records. You can view and amend your application at any time up to the deadline (11.59pm on Tuesday 15 January 2013). If you apply online, the registration process has a number of security measures aimed to verify the identity of the applicant. Online applicants must still send the required supporting documents as specified during the online application process. Online applications will not be processed without these documents. Documents can be scanned and attached to your online application until 15 January or posted to Bromley admissions marked with your childs name,date of birth and your online application reference number. Bromley School Admissions Team Education and Care Services Civic Centre Stockwell Close Bromley BR1 3UH Only one application per child will be processed. If duplicate paper applications are received, the latest by date will be processed. If an online application and a paper application are made for the same child, the online application will be processed.
Step 3
Submitting your application
The application deadline is Tuesday 15 January 2013. Preferences cannot be changed after this date.
Data-entry check letter

In February Bromley admissions will write to all Bromley borough resident applicants to confirm their preferences and the order they have been entered on to the admissions database. It will be your responsibility to check this letter to ensure the preferences you listed on your application have been entered correctly and the correct application address is being considered. Please note you cannot change your preferences but you must let us know immediately if a mistake has been made during data-entry and this will be corrected.
Notification of application outcome

We will write to all Bromley borough resident applicants with details of the outcome of their application. This letter will be sent by 1st class post on 17 April 2013. It will be addressed to the first named parent/carer on the original application. Only one school place will be offered. From 5pm on 17 April 2013 online applicants will receive notification that the outcome of their application is available to view.
What happens next?

How it is decided which school your child will be offered
Bromley admissions will give your childs details to each school you have listed. Schools are not told which others you have applied for or what preference number they are. The school will then apply its over-subscription criteria to determine which applicants are entitled to receive an offer. This information from the schools is returned to Bromley admissions and entered against the applicants list of preferences. If only one of your preferred schools can offer a place, this is the school you will be offered. If more than one preferred school can offer you a place you will be offered the one highest on your list. If you pay your Council Tax to Bromley and none of the schools you listed can offer, Bromley admissions is required to offer a place at the school closest to home that still has a vacancy.
Deadline for accepting an offer

You should return your acceptance slip by Thursday 2 May 2013.
Refusing an offer of a school place

We have responsibility to ensure all children of statutory school age (5 years old) whose parent/carers pay their Council Tax to Bromley have a school place. Refusals will not be accepted unless written notification is received from the parent/carer confirming the details of the alternative school place they have secured.
Withdrawing an offered place

Schools may ask for continuity of address throughout the application process. It may be necessary for you to prove that you were living at the application address on offer day (17 April 2013) and also that you (and your child) are still there when he/she joins the school. If it is discovered that a place has been offered on the basis of a fraudulent or intentionally misleading application (for example, a false claim to residence) that offer may be withdrawn. It is also reasonable to withdraw a place if it has been offered by Bromley admissions in error. DfE Admissions Code
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Waiting lists
Waiting lists will be kept in over-subscription criteria order. Any places returned as no longer required will be re-offered in waiting list order from May 2013 onwards. You can request your child to be added to the waiting list for any school/s you put above the preference you are offered. He/she does not stay on the waiting list for any school you put below the one that has been offered. If you pay Council Tax to Bromley and none of the schools you listed on your application can offer a place, we will offer you an alternative school that still has a vacancy and your child if requested will remain on the waiting list for your preferred school/s. From 1 September 2013, any children without a reception offer will be prioritised on waiting lists. Waiting lists will be deleted in July 2014.
Late applications
Applications received between 16 January and 12 February 2013
Only those agreed to be late with good reason will be included in the process for the offers made on 17 April 2013. Documents showing why the application was not made on time MUST be enclosed with the application for consideration. Those made between these dates that are NOT agreed to be late with good reason will not be processed until May when your childs name will be added to the waiting list of your preferred school/s.
Other late applications

See timetable on page 3.
Changes of address
See page 7 .
Frequently asked questions

What is co-ordinated admissions?
Co-ordination was introduced by central Government to put an end to multiple offers. It ensures each child receives just one offer of a school place on the same day (when the application has been submitted by the application deadline). In the past parent/carers made applications direct to individual schools and sometimes received more than one offer. They often took a long time to decide which offer to accept which delayed the unwanted places being re-offered to other children who needed them.
Are places offered on a first come first served basis?

No. Applications received by the application deadline 15 January 2013 are considered at the same time.
Can I make changes to my preferences after the application deadline?

Unfortunately, no.
Do I need to apply for more than one school?

Listing only one school will not automatically give you a place at that school as your child needs to meet the oversubscription criteria to be offered a place. However, if you are guaranteed a sibling place because you have an older child already at your preferred school and he/she will still be attending when your younger child starts, you need only list that one school. (See page 6 for details of sibling applications).
Do I have a choice of schools?

You do not have a right to choose which school your child attends. However, you do have the right to express a preference, but there is no guarantee that your application to that school will be successful. All schools receive more applications than they have places to offer. They will therefore need to apply their published over-subscription criteria to determine who can be offered. You should therefore be realistic and check that your preferred school has always easily reached your address on distance. If it has not, it might be a wasted preference.
What happens if there are more applicants than available places at the school?
All Bromley schools receive more applications than they have places and will not be able to offer to all applicants. When this happens the school applies its oversubscription criteria.
Do schools have catchment areas?

No. If the application is considered under the proximity criteria it will be measured in a straight line from home to school, with those living nearest to the school being given priority. The distances will change each year (see page 40 and 41).
Will the school be told my preference order?

No. They do not need to know this.
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Frequently asked questions

Will I be offered my first preference?
Your preference order is only used when you could be offered more than one of the schools you applied for. You will be offered the highest preference available.
Could I be offered a place at a school I do not want?

If none of your preferred schools could offer you a place and you pay Council Tax to Bromley, you will be offered an alternative. This can only be for a school that still has a vacancy. If you follow our advice and include in your application a school that has always very easily reached your address on proximity it is unlikely that you will put your child in this position. Please see pages 40 and 41.
Are Bromley residents given priority for Bromley schools?

No. Legally schools cannot discriminate against applicants because of where they live. In 1989 a group of Lewisham residents took the London Borough of Greenwich to court claiming it was illegal for Local Authorities to discriminate in this way. The court upheld the Lewisham residents challenge and the case law is known as The Greenwich Judgement. Many Bromley schools are very close to the borough boundary and under their proximity criterion may offer to children from other Local Authorities. Equally, this ruling applies to Bromley residents who wish to apply for schools outside Bromley.
What happens if I do not want to accept the place I am offered?

Refusing a place could leave your child without a school. Your childs name will, however, be kept on the list of the school you have been offered until you have secured an alternative. He/she will remain on the waiting list at your preferred school/s if requested, but there is no guarantee a place will become available.
What happens if I only list one school on my application?

Applying for only one school will NOT improve your chances of being offered a place at that school. You are strongly advised to check with the school that your application will be realistic. If it is not realistic and you list only that one school, you will risk leaving your child without an offer of a place. Applicants are always strongly advised to include in their application a school that has always easily reached their address on proximity so they dont leave their child without an offer of a preferred school.
An insight into Bromley infant and primary schools
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Schools A-Z
Alexandra Infant School
Schools with N against their name have a Nursery attached. Schools with S against their name require a supplementary information form.
Ofsted states: This is an outstanding school. Children in the Early Years Foundation Stage and pupils in Years 1 and 2 thrive academically and personally in the schools caring and inclusive DfE Number: 305/2001 environment. The school works successfully to Kent House Road, promote pupils independence, strong social skills and very positive attitudes to learning. Beckenham BR3 1JG (Ofsted 2011) (020) 8778 4714 Head Teacher: Ms M Lewis Children have opportunities to work alongside professional artists, learn to play the violin, Age range: 4 - 7 Years use ICT in a wide range of situations and experiment with different art forms. The Places: 60 school is proud of its inclusive philosophy where everyone counts. We have two Applications received for 2012: 344 specialist resource classes for children with autism and a team of professionals who adapt the learning to suit the individual childs needs. Status: Community Alexandra is a dedicated Infant school with 190 pupils on roll and a 16 place www.alexandra-inf.bromley.sch.uk specialist provision for autistic pupils. To find out more about our school, join one of our open mornings that will be held on the 12th and 19th of October and on 16th November at 9.30 am and hear about our school. You will be able to have a tour of the school on the morning. Please phone the school office to make an appointment.
Balgowan Primary
DfE Number: 305/2002 Balgowan Road, Beckenham BR3 4HJ (020) 8658 6374 Head Teacher: Dr A Swatland
Age range: 4 - 11 Years Places: 90 Features include: Applications received for 2012: 436 Talented and hard-working staff, Well above average Foundation Stage and Status: Academy who teach a creative, rigorous National Curriculum assessment results curriculum Very high standards of behaviour www.balgowan.bromley.sch.uk Well equipped classrooms A wide range of visits, trips and extra Good ICT facilities, with an interactive curricular activities white board in every class A good Ofsted report Proven excellence in many areas We look forward to welcoming you to our including sport and the arts school.
Balgowan Primary is an inclusive, vibrant and exciting place for children to learn. The school successfully promotes the achievement of high standards of work and behaviour enabling all pupils to become skilled, independent learners as well as confident and caring members of the wider community. Balgowan became an independent Academy on 1 August 2011. Motto: Be kind, work hard, make friends
Bickley Primary
Bickley Primary School is a friendly and thriving school which opened in 1998 and is gradually DfE Number: 305/2082 expanding to two forms of entry. We have a bright, well equipped building and extensive Nightingale Lane, grounds. Bromley BR1 2SQ We aim to provide a safe and caring (020) 8460 6790 environment in which all our children will flourish Head Teacher: Miss J Mayhew and develop a love of learning. We have high expectations and standards and firmly believe Age range: 4 -11 Years that learning should be interesting and fun. Places: 60 We provide a broad and creative curriculum, with a wide range of opportunities Applications received for 2012: 330 for all children. We are proud to have received several national awards, including Status: Community Quality Mark, Artsmark, Activemark, International Award, Sustainable Travel Award and Healthy Schools Award. Each child is encouraged to become a confident, www.bickley.bromley.sch.uk independent and caring member of the community, with a strong sense of pride and responsibility. We work very closely in partnership with parents and provide a wide range of extra curricular activities. Please contact us to arrange a visit.
Biggin Hill Primary
Biggin Hill Primary School offers children a broad and balanced curriculum, including a DfE Number: 305/3510 commitment to the arts and sports. It is set on a spacious green site with excellent playground Old Tye Avenue, and field facilities as well as comprising modern, well equipped buildings. Biggin Hill TN16 3LY Our skilled staff enables children to develop 01959 575846 their core skills of literacy, numeracy and ICT Head Teacher: Mr D Payne through the provision of an exciting curriculum, tailored to the individuals needs and founded Age range: 4 - 11 Years on an understanding of what makes learning Places: 60 effective. Additionally, we believe that children need to feel safe and secure and Applications received for 2012: 107 develop socially, and our staff members work hard to support this side to school Status: Academy life. www.webfronter.com/bromley/bhps Parents and carers are fully supportive of the school and feel able to approach us with any concerns. Our partnership with them is one of the keys to our success and new children and families are always welcomed into our school community. The Head Teacher operates an open door policy and is always pleased to answer any enquiries you may have.
Blenheim Primary N
DfE Number: 305/3508 Blenheim Road, Orpington BR6 9BH 01689 819955 Head Teacher: Mrs A Whiting Age range: 4 - 11 Years Places: 30 Applications received for 2012: 63 Status: Community www.blenheimprimary.net
Blenheim is the right decision for your childs education. Here, we believe in developing the whole child. Excellent academic achievement in the SATs is reached through a stimulating and fun approach to the curriculum. Sporting activity too is a real strength and Blenheim has achieved an ActiveMark for outstanding provision in successive years. Blenheim is well resourced to deliver what its motto promises challenging ourselves today to succeed tomorrow . The staff here is 100% committed to offering the best opportunity for your child. The school has specialist facilities for delivering ICT as well as extensive grounds including three playgrounds, two gardens and an adventure trail. We believe that a happy child makes the best of all opportunities we have to offer. Please visit us to see for yourself.
Bromley Road Infant School
Bromley Road is a three form entry community school for children in the heart of Beckenham. Our location means we can easily access local places of interest and businesses to support DfE Number: 305/2003 the childrens learning and experience. Our curriculum is creative and based on first-hand St Georges Road, practical and play experiences, designed to Beckenham BR3 5JG stimulate and enthuse young children. We (020) 8650 5246 encourage our families to take an active part in Head Teacher: Miss K Minnis school and local community life. We expect all adults and children to fulfil the Age range: 4 - 7 Years school motto, To do our best - the staff are determined to provide the best Places: 90 teaching and learning experiences to help the children gain the skills they need, Applications received for 2012: 182 in a caring school family. As well as developing academic skills, we encourage the children to develop healthy and active life-styles. Our School Council involves all Status: Community the children in becoming responsible for aspects of school life. We offer a range of www.bromleyroad.bromley.sch.uk after school clubs and have access to a local breakfast club and after school care for children. We have developed a dedicated Foundation Stage Outdoor area for Reception children to learn in a spacious outdoor environment, as well as in our attractive and well resourced classrooms. We have extended our Outdoor Learning Environment to include a fantastic new outdoor classroom situated in a wildlife garden, with the childrens allotments nearby. Our Garden Council oversee the development of this part of the school. Our Year Two children are guaranteed a place at Worsley Bridge Junior School with whom we have close links. We have a good transition programme to help children progress successfully into Year 3. The Head Teacher offers guided tours so that you can see Bromley Road Infant School in action. Please telephone the school office to make an appointment.
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Burnt Ash Primary
Burnt Ash is a welcoming two form entry school, sitting at the heart of the local community. DfE Number: 305/2014 The school has an extensive range of facilities including a large outside area for reception Rangefield Road, children, ICT suite, soft play room, sensory room, Bromley BR1 4QX outside classroom and a large sports field. (020) 8697 2441 We are committed to providing a high standard Head Teacher: Mrs L Crawley of education and strive for our school to have confident, happy pupils who are able to take Age range: 4 - 11 Years responsibility for their own learning. Children Places: 60 of all abilities thrive in our calm and purposeful atmosphere where compassion, Applications received for 2012: 137 honesty and friendship are emphasised, alongside every child fulfilling their full academic potential. Status: Community To ensure the development of the whole child we provide a wide range of exciting www.burntash.bromley.sch.uk curriculum activities through visits, hosting international staff and by working with local secondary schools. We have a good range of after school clubs including football, judo and choir and our children regularly take part in Borough and National events. We further support the curriculum through regular high-quality visitors and through our hands-on approach with the children helping to care for our chickens. Our popular Breakfast and After School Club offers a stimulating and caring environment from 8am to 6pm, while Little Ashes Pre-school gives younger children the opportunity to develop the skills they need for starting school and socialising with others.
Castlecombe Primary N
Castlecombe Primary School is a mixed one form entry Community School situated on an DfE Number: 305/2029 extensive site on the edge of Elmstead Woods in the London Borough of Bromley. Castlecombe Road, The current building was completed in Mottingham SE9 4AT 1995. We have a first class ICT suite and a (020) 8857 1504 Neighbourhood Learning Centre which provides Head Teacher: Mr T Smith outreach courses for parents. The school is proud of its community links which it has Age range: 4 - 11 Years worked hard to achieve. Places: 30 The staff at Castlecombe have always been open to new ideas and have created Applications received for 2012: 103 an innovative and enriching environment for our children. Status: Community At Castlecombe there is a clear focus on raising achievement. Children are encouraged to participate and succeed to the best of their ability across the whole www.castlecombe.bromley.sch.uk curriculum and to feel that they are valued members of the school. We excel in meeting the needs of all our children.
Chelsfield Primary
DfE Number: 305/2034 Warren Road, Chelsfield BR6 6EP 01689 825827 Head Teacher: Mrs M Foley Age range: 4 - 11 Years Places: 15 (60 for 2013) Applications received for 2012: 94 Status: Community www.chelsfield.saintolaves.net
A Small School Making A BIG Difference. Ofsted, says: Pupils social and moral development is outstanding. Pupils behaviour is excellent Pupils of all abilities are keen to learn and take a pride in their achievements. Chelsfield Primary School is a village school. We are committed to provide all that is best in a small school. We are nurturing and caring and we promote mutual cooperation and respect for our whole school community. We are also committed to provide outstanding resources and an exciting and creative curriculum. We have excellent ICT equipment, high adult to child ratios and a very high level of resourcing. The children are happy because they are learning and learning because they are happy.
What we do: We provide high quality learning and teaching We work in partnership with parents and children. We are an inclusive school and provide excellence for all whatever their needs or abilities. We have a CAN DO attitude.
Chislehurst (St Nicholas) CE Primary S

DfE Number: 305/3301 School Road, Chislehurst BR7 5PQ (020) 8467 2993 Head Teacher: Mr J Paddington Age range: 4 - 11 Years Places: 30 Applications received for 2012: 103 Status: Voluntary Aided www.chislehurstcofe.org
As Head Teacher I have the privilege of leading a team of hard working and dedicated staff towards our shared goal of providing an environment where our children grow to have an enjoyment and a thirst for learning within a happy and secure Christian family base. Our school is a successful blend of old and new. Located on the picturesque Chislehurst Common, the beautiful red-brick buildings, which date from the early Victorian period, conceal a school enjoying a rich and varied curriculum and a 21st century approach to learning. We are a Christian school belonging to the Church of England Diocese of Rochester. Belief in God is central to the life of the school and how we approach our involvement in the wider community. We strive to instil in our children, a balance between personal achievement and the sense of purpose with which Christianity challenges us. Thank you for your interest in Churchfields Primary School. This is an exciting time for the school as we hope you will see. Weve just celebrated our best set of results and our most recent Ofsted identified many good aspects to the school. Although we are very proud of all our children and their achievements, we are always keen to improve further. Commitment to creative and engaging learning. Very strong Foundation Stage with free part-time Nursery places from age 3. Breakfast Club, After School Club and a wide range of extra curricular activities. We know that we have improved but please dont take our word for it. We always welcome visits from prospective parents as this is the only way you can really get a feel for what makes Churchfields a great place to learn.
Churchfields Primary N
DfE Number: 305/2004 Churchfields Road, Beckenham BR3 4QR (020) 8650 5247 Head Teacher: Mr T Hyndley
Age range: 4 - 11 Years Places: 60 So what is special about Churchfields: Applications received for 2012: 214 Strong commitment to achievement Status: Community for all children. Excellent behaviour in a caring and www.churchfields.bromley.sch.uk supportive environment. Passionate commitment to inclusion - we have a unit for pupils with special needs within the school and SEN pupils in mainstream make good progress. Very dedicated and enthusiastic staff. Fantastic site (the school was built in 1990 and we have large outdoor areas).
Clare House Primary
We are proud of our schools warm, friendly atmosphere in which a strong team of staff DfE Number: 305/2074 help the children to develop confidence and independence. Our open-plan building Oakwood Avenue, encourages interaction, as well as an understanding and appreciation between the Beckenham BR3 6PJ different phases of the school. (020) 8658 4633 Children aged 4-11 play together in our playground Head Teacher: Ms F Mills and work co-operatively on projects throughout the year. Parents and carers are welcomed to help Age range: 4 - 11 Years in and visit classes and support our active PTA. Places: (60 for 2013) Play is an important part of the EYFS day, but there is also a balance of highly Applications received for 2012: 278 structured learning and self-initiated learning opportunities. Children develop their Status: Community creativity, resilience and problem solving skills through more open ended crosswww.clarehouse.bromley.sch.uk curricular activities. As well as valuing academic success, we value the childrens individuality, and progress in their personal and social development as it is important in the preparation for their future.
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Crofton Infant School
Crofton Infant School is a successful and popular school where everyone works hard to ensure DfE Number: 305/2038 that the children are safe, secure and part of a friendly and caring community. We want the Town Court Lane, children to be happy and excited about coming to Orpington BR5 1EL school to learn and to develop knowledge, skills and understanding across a wide curriculum. We 01689 826320 are opening doors for each child, allowing them Head Teacher: Mr R Sammonds to practise important skills for life such as being responsible, learning to read, write, count, spell, Age range: 4 - 7 Years make informed choices and to love learning. Places: 180 Applications received for 2012: 514 There are six classes in each year and we are proud that our parents praise the small school inclusive feel at Crofton. Status: Academy Standards of teaching and learning are good across the core subjects and across www.crofton-inf.bromley.sch.uk the wider curriculum. Successful learning and development requires a partnership between home and school and we work hard with you to ensure that this partnership is a successful one. We welcome visitors to the school so you can see children and adults working together.
Cudham CE Primary
DfE Number: 305/3004 Jail Lane, Biggin Hill TN16 3AX 01959 572673 Head Teacher: Mrs J Tranchina Age range: 4 - 11 Years Places: 15 Applications received for 2012: 58 Status: Voluntary Controlled www.cudham.bromley.sch.uk
Cudham is a small Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, with strong links to Cudham Parish Church. The school is set in a rural area and is surrounded by fields. It has two ponds and a wildlife area which enhance the opportunities for scientific investigation and which now provide extensive outdoor learning opportunities through the development of its Forest School. A heated outdoor swimming pool is used extensively in the summer. We are very proud of our school and committed to providing the best possible education for all our children. Cudham School places a strong emphasis on the well being and personal development of each child within a caring, Christian ethos. Cudham is a happy school where parents are welcomed as partners in their childs education. The close co-operation between home and school is very important to us and is vital if children are to achieve their full potential.
Darrick Wood Infant School N
Darrick Wood Infant and Nursery school is a three form entry school within walking distance of Locksbottom village. The school is a well resourced, bright and welcoming environment DfE Number: 305/2040 and all aspects of provision are outstanding Lovibonds Avenue, (Ofsted 2009). It is situated next to Darrick Wood Junior School and the Local Authoritys Orpington BR6 8ER Sensory Support Service. We celebrate the 01689 857278 inclusion of hearing impaired children in school Head Teacher: and all children learn to do basic sign language. Mrs A Rampton-Moss We have a maintained nursery on site which is run by qualified graduate teachers Age range: 4 - 7 Years and specialist teaching assistants. The Nursery is very much part of the school Places: 90 community taking part in many whole school events. Applications received for 2012: 426 We aim to meet the needs of every child within an environment that respects, Status: Academy nurtures and inspires. Ofsted 2009 stated that Darrick Wood Infant School www.darrickwood-inf.bromley.sch.uk provides an excellent education for its pupils... pupils are eager to learn and their behaviour is exemplary. Children learn through a rich and creative curriculum with staff who are committed to the education of every individual. We have very high expectations of attainment and achievement and take pride in inspiring all learners to achieve their full potential. Visits to the school to meet the Head Teacher and to look around are most welcome and warmly encouraged. Please telephone the school office for dates.
Dorset Road Infant School

DfE Number: 305/2030 Dorset Road, Mottingham SE9 4QX (020) 8857 3742 Head Teacher: Mrs J Hiller Age range: 4 - 7 Years Places: 25 Applications received for 2012: 76 Status: Community www.dorsetroad.bromley.sch.uk
High standards on a small scale Dorset Road Infant School has been central to the Mottingham community for more than 110 years. We are committed to working in partnership with parents to develop each childs talents and potential in a secure, challenging environment, which encourages a desire to learn and achieve success. Our children benefit from small classes, a maximum of 25 children per class, providing opportunities to learn within a stimulating, challenging curriculum. Our children are happy, confident learners, rightly proud of their achievements across all areas of learning, and will become secure and responsible citizens of the future. Children are at the heart of everything we are and do at Dorset Road. Ofsted 2011 Dorset Road is a good school, a welcoming, friendly school. Good, trusting relationships between pupils and adult reflect the outstanding care, guidance and support provided Parent 2011 my child comes home bursting with excitement at all the things she has discovered, learnt or achieved and it is so much fun The school provides a wide range of experiences, inside and outside school, which ensure pupils develop into rounded individuals with an understanding of the community and society in which they live. We have a strong Parent Teacher Association. Out of school activities include French, Zumba, Music, Maths, Basketball and Breakfast. Rigorous monitoring ensures that individual needs are identified and met across the whole curriculum. Pupils consistently achieve above average Key Stage 1 results in Literacy and Numeracy. We have Healthy School and Active Mark status, and Artsmark. Downe Primary is a small school situated in a rural area. In a happy and caring environment, we aim for the children to fully develop their potential. We expect pupils to be challenged, stimulated and excited by their learning. The curriculum is broad and balanced giving many opportunities for the pupils to develop both academically and personally. In October 2011 Ofsted said Downe Primary is a good school with several outstanding features. Pupils reach standards that are well above average by the end of Year 2 and Year 6. Achievement is good. Pupils are happy, enthusiastic and successful learners who like their school and are treated as individuals.
Downe Primary
DfE Number: 305/2041 High Elms Road, Downe BR6 7JN 01689 853916 Head Teacher: Mrs S Fuller Age range: 4 - 11 Years Places: 12 Applications received for 2012: 53 Status: Community www.downe.bromley.sch.uk
Edgebury Primary
At Edgebury we seek to create a happy, caring environment where everyone is valued DfE Number: 305/2069 and given opportunities to achieve personal excellence. With high quality teaching, a sharp Belmont Lane, focus on learning and an excellent quality of care Chislehurst BR7 6BL and guidance, children of all abilities flourish and make outstanding progress. (020) 8467 4199 A rich and enterprising curriculum, enhanced Head Teacher: Mrs J Box by an attractive setting both inside and outside, Age range: 4 - 11 Years which is visually stimulating and has an extensive range of after school clubs, motivates Places: 30 Applications received for 2012: 192 pupils to develop new interests and talents and ensures they really enjoy their time at school. Investment in ICT has been considerable and creative use of Status: Community technology is contributing to rising standards. Expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour are high. Perseverance and independence are valued, as are good www.edgebury.bromley.sch.ukc manners and an understanding of personal responsibility. Respect for others is at the heart of our close-knit community. We welcome parents fully into the life of the school and work in partnership to equip our children with the knowledge and skills to confidently take on new challenges with enthusiasm and a joy for learning.
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Farnborough Primary
Farnborough Primary School supports and enriches the development of all, providing DfE Number: 305/2042 opportunities for fulfillment, creativity and enjoyment in a stimulating, high achieving Farnborough Hill, learning environment. Our ethos supports, Farnborough BR6 7EQ motivates and challenges children to aspire to be the best. We have high expectations, and 01689 853295 set clear boundaries for our pupils so they know Head Teacher: Ms P Farrow what is expected of them. Age range: 4 - 11 Years Founded in 1872 we are proud of our history; Places: 30 however we continue to develop, welcoming new challenges in an environment Applications received for 2012: 226 that is modern and forward-thinking. Status: Community Academic excellence, highlighted in our outstanding results; a rich curriculum incorporating art, drama, modern foreign languages, music and sport are all integral www.farnboroughprimary.co.uk to the learning of our exceptional pupils. We are a friendly and caring school that guides and supports each childs moral and social development, to enable all to be successful citizens. Our aim is to provide opportunities for pupils to develop a love of learning and to equip them with the skills and knowledge to lead happy and successful lives in a rapidly changing world. We look forward to meeting you soon.
Grays Farm Primary N
Welcome to Grays Farm Primary School! We are a thriving two-form entry primary school DfE Number: 305/2063 with a nursery and popular Breakfast Club. We cover a large site with outdoor learning areas, Grays Farm Road, field and a wild life area. Orpington BR5 3AD We aim to give each child the opportunity to (020) 8300 5283 achieve his or her full potential by promoting Head Teacher: Mr K Reid high standards of work and behaviour. By the time children are ready to transfer to secondary Age range: 4 - 11 Years school we hope that they will have grown in Places: 60 confidence and independence and that they are learning to value and respect Applications received for 2012: 122 themselves and others. Status: Community We pride ourselves in being a friendly, inclusive and welcoming school. We take an active part in the area and our extra curricular activities cover a number www.graysfarmprimary.com of different clubs, including various sports, arts and drama. Teams take part in borough football, netball, relay, cross country and athletics competitions. We encourage close links between home and school by working in partnership to create a happy and purposeful place in which your child will learn and grow.
Green Street Green Primary

DfE Number: 305/2043 Vine Road, Green Street Green BR6 6DT 01689 852781 Head Teacher: Mrs L Dando Age range: 4 - 11 Years Places: 60 Applications received for 2012: 270 Status: Academy www.greenstreetgreen. bromley.sch.uk
Ofsted inspection in May 2009. We deliver learning experiences which help pupils discover their own strengths and interests. As soon as pupils build self confidence in music, art, sport or curriculum subjects they have the self esteem to tackle everything. Pupil guides on Open Days talk proudly about their school, they love the range of clubs and sports offered; we also have the Healthy Schools Award. Pupil tracking helps us match teaching to individual pupil need; able pupils are appropriately challenged while intervention strategies help others. We have an outstanding Speech and Language provision attached to the school and very strong special needs support.
Green Street Green Primary is a popular school with a long history of excellence, where we passionately believe that happy children enjoy learning together. Our creative approach to learning and teaching, fantastic academic achievement with outstanding Arts and Music has led to an Outstanding judgement for our most recent
Hawes Down Infant School

DfE Number: 305/2006 The Mead, West Wickham BR4 0BA (020) 8777 4420 Head Teacher: Mrs G Duffin Age range: 4 - 7 Years Places: 60 Applications received for 2012: 260 Status: Community www.hawesdown-inf.bromley.sch.uk
and the community. Our awards, which include, Arts Mark Gold, Active Mark, Quality Mark, Healthy Schools, and the Green Flag Eco Award reflect our ethos of providing a broad and balanced curriculum. Our latest Ofsted inspection reported that there is a family atmosphere that permeates the whole school. The staff know the pupils extremely well and this supports the excellent atmosphere and behaviour in classes. In turn, this contributes to the pupils outstanding attitudes to learning and enhances their good progress. At Hayes Primary School we set high standards for personal achievement and behaviour. We believe that children should enjoy their time at primary school and we provide a happy and caring environment where children are valued for themselves and where their efforts and talents are appreciated and extended. Children are encouraged to develop an enquiring mind and an awareness of moral values encouraging self-respect, self-discipline and self-motivation.
Hawes Down Infant School is a friendly and welcoming school with outstanding features highlighting the Head Teachers commitment to ensure all pupils reach their potential. It is a well organised, well resourced school with a positive and caring environment. Children enjoy school and are secure, confident and keen to learn new skills. Inclusion, tolerance and mutual respect are valued and there are strong links with Hawes Down Junior School
Hayes Primary
DfE Number: 305/5205 George Lane, Hayes BR2 7LQ (020) 8462 1769 Head Teacher: Mrs J Brinkley
Age range: 4 - 11 Years Places: 90 Applications received for 2012: 435 Our curriculum aims to develop the mastery of skills which provide the foundation for learning and later to develop those skills to realise childrens full potential. The Status: Academy early school years see the development of permanent attitudes and values, and we consider that the school has an important part to play in spiritual, moral and www.hayes-pri.bromley.sch.uk social development. We foster courtesy and consideration for others, both in and out of school. Good behaviour and good manners are expected at all times.
Highfield Infant School
At Highfield Infant School we aim for excellence . The whole child is celebrated and nurtured through the provision of a rich diet of curricula and extra-curricula activities. Academic DfE Number: 305/5203 achievement at the school is a real strength, Highfield Drive, along with our partnership with parents and carers and we are committed to the notion that Shortlands BR2 0RX a broad, rich and balanced curriculum underpins (020) 8464 7804 this success. Head Teacher: Mrs A Golding The team at Highfield strives to provide an education that develops confident, Age range: 4 - 7 Years independent learners who have the skills and knowledge to become life-long Places: 90 learners. Applications received for 2012: 445 Our January 2008 Ofsted reported, Highfield Infant School provides an Status: Foundation outstanding education for all of its pupils. The school provides a warm, caring environment where the excellent welfare for each pupil ensures their outstanding www.highfield-inf.bromley.sch.uk academic and personal development. Our children enjoy a focus on learning outside and inside as well as a richness of other resources including planned visits and visitors to the school to enhance the curriculum. The school has achieved the Foundation Award for International Schools, Healthy Schools status, Active Mark and the Eco Schools Silver Award. For more information look at the website. Visits are warmly welcomed.
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Hillside Primary
A warm welcome to Hillside Primary School, part of The Priory Academy Trust. DfE Number: 305/2007 Our vision for Hillside Primary School is for all staff and pupils to adopt an ambition to be Great by Dyke Drive Choice where all pupils have an entitlement to a Orpington BR5 4LZ high quality teaching and learning experience. 01689 830383 We are a welcoming school set in wonderful Executive Head Teacher: Nick Ware extensive grounds. We engage and motivate pupils by enriching the curriculum with visits, Acting Head Teacher: visitors, after-school clubs and other activities. Ms Ruth Kerslake The pupils learning and achievement is at the heart of everything that we do. For each pupil to reach their full potential, we work in partnership with parents and carers Age range: 4 -11 Years and the local and wider community. Places: 60 Applications received for 2012: 103 We aim to provide a platform for each individual child to be happy and confident, with good self-esteem, self-discipline and respect for themselves, others and Status: Academy (The Priory the environment. We believe that children should have the best possible life Academy Trust) chances and be motivated to achieve highly both in primary school and beyond. Their achievements should be underpinned by respect and a constant drive for www.hillside.bromley.sch.uk improvement. We would really encourage you to visit and experience our school for yourselves. Please contact the school directly with any additional queries or to make an appointment.
Holy Innocents Catholic Primary S
Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School provides a caring loving and welcoming environment for your child. The school is proud of its academic success and encourages all its DfE Number: 305/5201 pupils to try their very best in everything they do. Mitchell Road, As a Roman Catholic school, our mission lies Orpington BR6 9JT at the very heart of everything we do. We aim 01689 813040 to provide an educational setting that promotes Head Teacher: Mr R Langford the teachings of Christ and His Church. Spiritual, social and moral education permeates Age range: 4 - 11 Years our curriculum and this has been recognised in our recent Ofsted inspection. Places: 30 Access and inclusion is a very important part of what we do at Holy Innocents. Applications received for 2012: 82 We believe that all children have a right to a broad and balanced curriculum giving Status: Voluntary Aided them valuable life experiences and enabling them to achieve well. Our staff are committed and caring. Their dedication continuously shows that every child does www.holyinnocents.bromley.sch.uk indeed matter. The school hosts a wide range of before and after school clubs encouraging pupils to lead a healthy lifestyle. There is also a before and after school club resident on site which opens at 7 .30am and closes at 6pm. Holy Innocents has an active PFA which organizes fun events to raise money for the school. We have very close links with our home parish of Holy Innocents and our neighbouring parishes of St. Michael and All Angels, Locksbottom and St. Theresas, Biggin Hill. We welcome all visitors. Come and see for yourself!
James Dixon Primary N
We are a lively, happy, inclusive school with a rich cultural heritage close to Crystal Palace. DfE Number: 305/2062 We have two forms of entry to Year 4, gradually increasing to Year 6 and a nursery with morning William Booth Road, or afternoon places for three and four year Anerley SE20 8BW olds. At James Dixon we work in partnership with parents/carers and the wider community (020) 8778 6101 to ensure all children achieve. Ofsted (March Head Teacher: Mrs K Reynolds 2011) The school is attentive to pupils personal Age range: 4 - 11 Years development and well-being, and provides good pastoral support . We provide a stimulating and Places: 60 Applications received for 2012: 142 safe environment where children make good academic progress as well as enjoying the whole curriculum. We have been awarded Artsmark Gold for our commitment Status: Community to the arts; also, we have the Healthy Schools Award. We have a large playing field www.webfronter.com/bromley/ with an award-winning school garden. Ofsted (March 2011) Pupils have a good understanding of healthy lifestyles and enjoy participating in sport . jamesdixon
Keston CE Primary
At our Outstanding School (Ofsted June 2009) we aim to provide an excellent education DfE Number: 305/3000 for pupils of all abilities and backgrounds in the context of Christian belief and practice. Lakes Road, We encourage an understanding of the meaning and significance of faith and promote Keston BR2 6BN Christian values and spiritual development 01689 858399 through experiences offered to all our pupils. Head Teacher: Mrs J Evison The school is beautifully situated in a village location. We have a lovely field, pond, two very Age range: 4 - 11 Years well equipped playgrounds, a large hall, childrens kitchen and a computer room. Places: 30 (60 for 2013) The new Dome houses the library, two group rooms and an expansive multiApplications received for 2012: 154 purpose learning area. Our classrooms are well equipped with computers and Status: Voluntary Controlled smartboards. The school has a long standing tradition for music and sport, with a fantastic band, choir and many sporting awards. The school also provides a vast www.keston.bromley.sch.uk amount of extra curricular activities. The school has received a number of awards: Outstanding School Ofsted 2009, Basic Skills Quality Mark, Healthy Schools Award, The Active Mark with exceptional delivery, London Schools Environment Award and Higher Standard Level for Sustainable Travel.
Leesons Primary
Leesons is a successful family orientated primary school. Our school motto Nurturing Excellence is at the heart of everything we aim to do. We believe strongly in traditional DfE Number: 305/2064 values and our expectation is that each child can read and write confidently, is self disciplined, well mannered and Leesons Hill, takes responsibility for their actions. Orpington BR5 2GA Our recent OFSTED in February 2012 said, This is a good 01689 602786 school...children settle quickly into Reception and their academic Head Teacher: Mrs A Rush needs are met well as they move through the school. This is a happy and secure school where children work hard, Age range: 4 - 11 Years behave well and make excellent progress. The curriculum Places: 30 is well delivered with specialist teachers for PE and Music. Applications received for 2012: 136 After school clubs include a variety of sports, cooking and cycling. The children have Status: Community the opportunity to compete against other schools in friendly competitions. As well as music lessons and a choir, we also offer individual tuition for piano and guitar. www.leesons.bromley.sch.uk The school facilities and grounds are extensive including a pond area and vegetable and sensory garden and these provide endless opportunities for outdoor learning. The school has a very popular breakfast club and after school provision. Governors and parents are closely involved in the life of the school and work closely with the staff to achieve the best possible outcomes for the children. Visits are warmly welcomed.
Malcolm Primary N
At Malcolm Primary School we pride ourselves on being diverse, aspirational, unique, DfE Number: 305/2060 compassionate, inclusive and happy! We are a busy, friendly one-form entry school in Malcolm Road, Penge. We are a community of learners which Penge SE20 8RH works hard to provide a stimulating, attractive (020) 8778 4742 environment in which children and adults can Head Teacher: work in an atmosphere of mutual respect. We want all our children to be confident, have high Miss A Constantopoulou self-esteem and to understand how important it is to be respectful and considerate. We Age range: 4 - 11 Years believe that a strong partnership between school and home is crucial: we strive to Places: 30 Applications received for 2012: 140 make parents and carers feel welcome. Malcolm Primary is a thriving, harmonious, multicultural community where pupils flourish academically and socially. Educating Status: Community children is a great responsibility and privilege and we are fortunate to have a dedicated and hardworking staff that provides a stimulating and purposeful www.malcolm.bromley.sch.uk environment in which children and adults feel safe, valued and respected. The school occupies a spacious building with a sports field, adventure playground and nature garden. Classrooms are well resourced, equipped with computers and interactive whiteboards. There is a library, music room and computer suite. A variety of sports, experiences and clubs are offered. We have received awards - Active Mark, Healthy Schools Status and an International Schools Award.
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Manor Oak Primary N
Manor Oak is a thriving and successful school. We have a well resourced and spacious 26 place DfE Number: 305/2084 Nursery where children are offered high quality education in a safe and stimulating environment. Sweeps Lane, We also have a seven place Nurture Group for Key St Mary Cray BR5 3PE Stage 1 pupils. 01689 828099 It is a happy, hard working and fun school Head Teacher: Mrs Y Marsh where children enjoy learning, receive a quality education and are valued by all. Our pupils make Age range: 4 - 11 Years very good progress, behave extremely well and Places: 28 every individual is given the opportunity to succeed through good teaching, high Applications received for 2012: 59 expectations, excellent resources and a learning environment that meets the needs Status: Community of all children. www.manoroakprimaryschool.co.uk Breakfast and After School Club run daily (open 8am until 6pm) and we offer a variety of holiday clubs for children within the local community. The vast school grounds are surrounded by fields and woodland. Facilities include a computer room, white boards in every classroom, specialist PE, music and modern foreign language teaching and a new Childrens Centre located within the school grounds serving the local community. Visitors to the school and Nursery are most welcome.
Marian Vian Primary

DfE Number: 305/2008 Shirley Crescent, Beckenham BR3 4AZ (020) 8658 6524 Head Teacher: Mr I Redgrave
Age range: 4 - 11 Years Places: 90 extra curricular activities. Applications received for 2012: 404 Our pupils learn in, and beyond, the large and stimulating site. We have extensive Status: Community grounds that include a wildlife area and a swimming pool. Every classroom has an interactive whiteboard and there are two computer suites. www.marianvian.bromley.sch.uk Although we are a large school we always aim to foster an inclusive friendly atmosphere where children and staff are passionate about learning.
Marian Vian is a very successful school that provides a high quality of education and develops within its pupils a thirst for learning (Ofsted 2006). Our pupils learn in an environment that is caring, safe and disciplined. Marian Vian aims to help develop the whole child so that they can take a constructive part in society. Alongside our academic performance, which is extremely good, pupils are encouraged to participate in the many sporting and musical
Mead Road Infant School
Mead Road Infant School was judged to be an Outstanding School by Ofsted in March 2009 and November 2005. Ofsted wrote: Mead Road Infant School is an outstanding school of DfE Number: 305/2025 which parents and pupils are extremely proud. Mead Road, Its outstanding provision results in both the pupils academic achievement and their personal Chislehurst BR7 6AD development being excellent. Parents are (020) 8467 1730 overwhelmingly positive about the school and Head Teacher: Mr C Freese typical of their views are comments such as It Age range: 4 - 7 Years is really a second home, and all the teachers and helpers there are a second family to our children , and It is a fantastic school - I just wish that the children could stay Places: 30 there for longer. Applications received for 2012: 171 Teaching and learning are outstanding. Pupils are enthusiastic learners because Status: Community they find lessons exciting and interesting. Pupils are guided so that they know how www.meadroad.bromley.sch.uk well they are achieving and what they have to do to improve their work. Nationally recognised awards include Active Mark, Artsmark Gold, Quality Mark and Healthy Schools. Our School Motto is small enough for everyone to count. With a maximum of 90 children we aim to create a happy, caring and secure environment, which provides a centre of excellence for the education of our children.
Midfield Primary N
Midfield is a popular Community primary school with a maintained nursery. DfE Number: 305/2066 It is situated in an attractive, rural setting with extensive grounds and an outdoor heated Grovelands Road, swimming pool. The school environment is Orpington BR5 3EG bright and dynamic with outstanding resources to support our learners, including interactive (020) 8300 6161 whiteboards in every class. Head Teacher: Mrs G Sesli The school provides excellent levels of care and Age range: 4 - 11 Years an exceptionally good education for children of all abilities. Our staff are committed to ensuring every child receives the highest quality Places: 30 (60 for 2013) of provision in teaching so that they make as much progress as possible, especially in Applications received for 2012: 139 English and mathematics. Our recent Ofsted report (Nov 2010) states that Midfield Status: Community is a good school. Pupils enjoy coming to school because they feel exceptionally safe. Parents and carers speak highly of the school. One parent echoing the views of many, www.midfield.bromley.sch.uk wrote, staff always go that bit further to make sure the pupils get the most from their education and above all keep them happy, achieving and safe . Our behaviour code, agreed with the children, is also an important factor in our success; it applies to our adults as well as children. Ofsted judged our behaviour as outstanding (Nov 2010). We place much importance on the partnership between home and school and look forward to building strong and positive relationships with you in support of your child. Please contact us to arrange a visit. Mottingham Primary is a GOOD and rapidly improving school, Ofsted May 2011. DfE Number: 305/2028 All visitors to our school comment on how happy, enthusiastic and engaged our children Ravensworth Road, are in their learning. We provide a stimulating Mottingham SE9 4LW learning environment and have extremely high expectations of work and behaviour enabling (020) 8857 4181 every child to reach their full potential. Our Head Teacher: Miss M Drake motto, Learning and Achieving Together reflects the importance we attach to developing Age range: 4 - 11 Years strong home school partnerships, as it is by working together with parents that Places: 60 we can achieve the very best for our children. Our school has excellent facilities Applications received for 2012: 130 including an astro pitch, adventure playground, ICT suite, interactive white boards Status: Community in every classroom and a library. We offer a breakfast club and after school care club, in addition to a wide range of after school clubs to suit the current interests www.webfronter.com/bromley/ of our children. Tuition in the piano, violin, recorder and other instruments is mottingham available. Visits to our school are warmly welcomed.
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Oaklands Primary
OakIands Primary School provides a happy, healthy and safe learning environment where lessons are DfE Number: 305/2072 both challenging, creative and fun, where children are encouraged to develop confidence, respect for Oaklands Lane, each other and a love of learning. Biggin Hill TN16 3DN Oaklands infant and junior schools amalgamated 01959 573963 in April 2009 to become a 2 form (ie two classes Head Teacher: Miss R Sharp per year group) primary school. The school has a beautiful rural outlook and is set amidst large Age range: 4 - 11 Years playing fields bordered by trees in a quiet, unspoilt valley. The environment includes an enclosed Places: 90 Applications received for 2012: 110 wildlife area and there is also a unique adventure playground on site offering a variety of opportunities for Physical Education and active play. The school has two main buildings, Status: Community both well-equipped with their own central hall, kitchen, air-conditioned ICT suite and well-stocked library. All classrooms benefit from interactive whiteboards and all Infant www.oaklands.bromley.sch.uk classes have direct access to sheltered outdoor learning spaces. Pre-school childcare is also available on site at Acorns Nursery. We also have specialist teaching spaces for music lessons and private music tuition, and dedicated rooms for adult education and parent meeting spaces. We provide learning opportunities for children before, during and after school and are always looking to extend these. Governors and parents are closely involved in the life of the school and work together with the staff as a community to support childrens learning. The school has achieved the Healthy School award, Activemark, Quality Mark and Artsmark Gold accreditation and was recently rated as Good by Ofsted (Dec 2010)
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Oak Lodge Primary
Oak Lodge is a large, very popular school with an intake of 90 children per year at Reception DfE Number: 305/2010 stage. It is a friendly, exciting and stimulating place to learn. Through our strong sense of Chamberlain Crescent, community we ensure that children feel safe West Wickham BR4 0LJ and nurtured. We want our children to have a (020) 8819 6996 variety of experiences during their time with Head Teacher: Mrs J Ashton us, to be willing to try new things without fear of failure and to become independent and Age range: 4 -11 Years confident young people. Places: 90 Applications received for 2012: 253 At Oak Lodge we believe in childrens entitlement to a broad, balanced, relevant Status: Community and differentiated curriculum. We appreciate that a childs ability to understand and communicate with others is an important step to success. We aim to nurture www.oaklodge.bromley.sch.uk concepts and skills in numeracy which enable children to develop their ability to problem solve and investigate. We have a strong commitment to helping children adopt healthy lifestyles and we aim to make health an integral part of school life. We offer an active and thriving range of additional activities to assist the children to realise their full potential.
Parish CE Primary
Parish School is the oldest educational establishment in Bromley, and is partly housed DfE Number: 305/3001 in a historic Grade 2 Listed mansion set in four acres of beautiful grounds. We aim to provide London Lane, an environment in which children feel valued Bromley BR1 4HF and achieve their full potential in a caring (020) 8460 7336 community within the Christian faith, based on Head Teacher: Mr H Richardson a broad and balanced curriculum. Whilst aiming for, and achieving high academic Age range: 4 - 11 Years standards, we are proud of the extra activities Places: 60 (90 for 2013) that we provide for the children, particularly in music and sport. We place a high Applications received for 2012: 303 emphasis on self and mutual respect, and our childrens behaviour is excellent. Status: Voluntary Controlled We have achieved the International School Award, Healthy Schools and Activemark awards in the past five years, and are members of the International Primary www.parishceschool.com Curriculum, providing innovative and exciting ways of learning. We make good use of our wonderful grounds to develop childrens learning potential. Our most recent Ofsted report in November 2011 describes Parish as an Outstanding school - you would be welcome to come and visit us and see this for yourself!
Perry Hall Primary
Perry Hall is a successful primary school which welcomes children from the ages of four to DfE Number: 305/2079 eleven. We are situated in a residential area not far from Perry Hall Road, Orpington town centre. The school comprises Orpington BR6 0EF fourteen classes in total, two in each year group. 01689 820313 This is a happy, secure school where children Head Teacher: Mrs A Ward work hard, behave well and achieve high standards. Age range: 4 - 11 Years We encourage and guide our pupils through Places: 60 Applications received for 2012: 355 good teaching and learning. We want all of our children to do well academically whilst developing independence, confidence and a sense of pride in their Status: Community community. Our children also enjoy a wide range of sports, clubs and after school activities. www.perryhall.bromley.sch.uk Childrens achievements are regularly celebrated as part of our positive behaviour policy. At Perry Hall we believe that a childs education is a shared responsibility and we are well supported by our parents who form a strong partnership with the school.
Pickhurst Infant School
Pickhurst Infants is an outstanding school (Ofsted 2011) that fosters independent, confident learners who take pride in their own achievements and the achievements of others. DfE Number: 305/2017 Within the strong family ethos of the school, we provide a caring and nurturing environment Pickhurst Lane, in which all children are valued and grow in selfWest Wickham BR4 0HL esteem. (020) 8462 3196 Children are taught how to learn in order to Head Teacher: Mrs LOsborne develop the skills to problem solve, think creatively, work collaboratively and communicate effectively. Their talents and Age range: 4 - 7 Years abilities flourish as they enjoy learning through an inspiring, themed curriculum Places: 120 that is enriched with visits, visitors to the school and special learning weeks. Applications received for 2012: 547 The acres of beautiful grounds that surround the school provide endless Status: Academy opportunities for outdoor learning, including our new Forest School, which excite www.pickhurst-inf.bromley.sch.uk and motivate the children. There is a strong emphasis on active learning with a wide range of clubs and activities on offer including a breakfast and after school club. Visits are warmly welcomed.
Poverest Primary
DfE Number: 305/2080 Tillingbourne Green, Orpington BR5 2JD 01689 816060 Head Teacher: Miss E McIntosh Age range: 4 - 11 Years Places: 30 Applications received for 2012: 100 Status: Community www.poverestprimaryschool.com
playgrounds. Our school is well resourced with computers, interactive whiteboards, netbooks and an ICT suite. We have a breakfast and after school club and a range of extra curricular activities including football, streetdance, filmclub, philosophy and gardening. We are very proud to have Healthy School status, Artsmark, Basic Skills award, two School Achievement awards and a school Activemark. We aim to provide a happy, safe and secure environment for our children. All teachers create a stimulating environment in which effective learning can take place. We take pride in our school and welcome visitors. If you would like to visit us, please contact the school.
Poverest Primary School is a community school for children aged 5 to 11 years with an intake of 30 per year. We also have two classes (18 places) in our Autistic Spectrum Disorder Provision. We have spacious, well equipped classrooms, a large assembly hall, library, dedicated music room and dining hall, extensive grounds, including two large sports fields, outdoor activity area for Reception children, wildlife and sensory garden and three
Pratts Bottom Primary
The hall mark of this good school is its caring ethos Ofsted February 2011. Pratts Bottom Primary is a small village school offering children a welcoming and secure DfE Number: 305/ 2046 environment in which to learn and develop. We Hookwood Road, have a dedicated team of teaching staff who tailor the learning environment to every childs Pratts Bottom BR6 7NX individual needs. 01959 532225 Head Teacher: Mr M Ringham We aim for the highest attainment for all our children through high quality teaching in a well Age range: 4 - 11 Years managed and structured environment. Places: 11 Each child is given the opportunity to gain independence and to rise to the Applications received for 2012: 35 educational and social challenges they will face as citizens of the 21st Century. Status: Community We are a well resourced school and each class has an interactive whiteboard and laptops for the children to use. www.prattsbottom.bromley.sch.uk We have large grounds and offer a variety of sporting activities within the curriculum and in after school clubs. Every day is an open day, so just ring to make an appointment and come and see what we do. A small school with a big heart.
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Princes Plain Primary N
DfE Number: 305/2019 Church Lane, Bromley, BR2 8LD (020) 8462 2443 Head Teacher: Mrs P King Age range: 4 - 11 Years Places: 60 Applications received for 2012: 77 Status: Community www.princesplain.bromley.sch.uk
Every Child Matters is at the heart of this school like the lettering running through a stick of Blackpool rock . This was the opening line of the inspectors Ofsted report (July 2006) which assessed our school as outstanding in every area. In May 2009 a further Ofsted inspection reported: At the heart of this outstanding school is a real commitment to ensure that every individual really matters . Our most recent Ofsted (November 2009) states: Excellent care, guidance and support mean that pupils enjoy school, feel extremely safe, get on well together, lead very healthy lifestyles, behave well and play an important part in enabling the school to run smoothly . Parents told the inspectors that: This is the very best school for any child to attend. It provides everything a child needs. Princes Plain Primary is a community school, with a Nursery class and its own Daycare provision. We also have a First Steps centre which offers support, training and courses for our parents. The school is organised in such a way that the needs of every child are met, from children who are gifted and talented to children with a range of special needs. The large number of staff are committed to ensuring that children are happy, cared for, valued and achieve their potential through an imaginative, vibrant curriculum which includes experiences both in and out of the classroom to help engage children in their learning. The visions of our school are: Only the best will do! and Never give up! and is the motivation of the whole school community.
Raglan Primary
Raglan Primary School lies in the centre of Bromley and within the heart of our local DfE Number: 305/5206 community. It is a very popular school and is famous for its development of environmental Raglan Road, education and providing excellent teaching. Our pupils achieve high standards in the core Bromley BR2 9NL subjects and we promote a broad, vibrant (020) 8460 6558 curriculum which allows our children to enjoy Head Teacher: Mrs C Sutton their learning, build self esteem and celebrate their successes. Age range: 4 - 11 Years The creative arts enrich our teaching in all Places: 60 subjects and are celebrated through special events, for example 2009 Tudor Applications received for 2012: 242 Parade, themed weeks, celebrations and our latest 2012 Olympic Event! Status: Foundation In June 2010, Ofsted described Raglan as a good school with many outstanding features. In addition, we were identified as outstanding in the May 2011 www.raglan.bromley.sch.uk Citizenship inspection. Come and meet us!
Red Hill Primary
Red Hill is a large oversubscribed primary school in the heart of Chislehurst. We provide an ideal DfE Number: 305/2026 educational environment for children from four+ to eleven years of age. Red Hill, Our new Reception children are welcomed into Chislehurst BR7 6DA their own self-contained area of the school with a dedicated and secure playground. They also (020) 8467 4223 enjoy all the benefits and facilities that a large Head Teacher: Mrs M Warner school can provide, including a second ICT suite. Children are invited to come into the school, Age range: 4 - 11 Years meet their teacher and experience life in the Places: 90 classroom in the term before they start school. Applications received for 2012: 262 We organise a wide range of educational visits and plan regular themed activities Status: Community such as Creativity Days and Outdoor Education Week in our extensive grounds that contain a wild paddock area and pond. All Red Hill pupils have the opportunity www.redhill.bromley.sch.uk to participate in a wide range of sporting and musical activities including football, dance, tag-rugby, choir, recorders and drumming. We are very enthusiastic about the benefits of residential visits and we organise a very popular three day visit to Oxford for Year 4 pupils and a five day visit to France for Year 6.
Royston Primary N
DfE Number: 305/2061 High Street, Penge SE20 7QR (020) 8402 7178 Head Teacher: Mrs E Whitman
Royston is a two form entry primary school with a nursery and playgroup. We occupy a large and leafy site, and benefit from a large hall with stage and balcony, a separate dining hall and kitchen, a gym, library, courtyard garden with veg patch and pond, large playing field, two playgrounds and a computer suite.
The school community is diverse and Age range: 4 - 11 Years interesting, serving a vibrant local area with Places: 60 a wide range of ethnic groups and social circumstances. The school is actively Applications received for 2012: 184 involved in the community and provides good support to parents and families Status: Community through our Family worker and Childrens centre. www.royston.bromley.sch.uk We love languages and learning about other cultures. We teach French and Spanish in Key stage 2 and Italian in Key stage 1. We have Healthy School status, Sports Active Mark and Financial Management in Schools standard. We also have International Schools intermediate award. Royston is a happy, hard working, learning community where everyone is encouraged to think for themselves, use their initiative and strive to do their best at all times, within a supportive environment. We are always working to improve, reflecting our motto Aiming High Together
St Anthonys RC Primary S
DfE Number: 305/3504 Genoa Road, Anerley SE20 8ES (020) 8778 7681 Head Teacher: Mrs L White Age range: 4 - 11 Years Places: 30 Applications received for 2012: 73 Status: Voluntary Aided www.st-anthonys.bromley.sch.uk
St Anthonys is a faith-based Roman Catholic primary school with strong links between the school and the parish. We are an inclusive school working with children and families from a diverse social and cultural background. We are judged by Ofsted to be an improving school and celebrate the diversity of our pupils both in academic subjects and in all life skills. We are a one form entry school. Although we have limited space within the school grounds we take part in many sporting activities in the Borough and have twice been finalists in the Girls football competition winning the trophy once. We offer a before school club where children can be supervised and enjoy a healthy breakfast. We offer a wide range of before and after school clubs, including Street Dance, Football and Gardening. We are very proud of our school and warmly invite you to come and visit.
St Georges CE Primary
DfE Number: 305/3002 Tylney Road, Bromley BR1 2RL (020) 8460 4266 Head Teacher: Mrs V Carrier (from Jan 2013) Mrs G Shackleton
We are a well-established church school with strong links to St Georges Church, Bickley. St Georges maintains an environment in which children are provided with a strong start to their school career, encouraged to become confident, independent learners and achieve their full potential. We pride ourselves on the calibre of our teachers and invest in their continued professional development to ensure we are able to deliver the quality of teaching all children deserve.
Age range: 4 - 11 Years Places: 45 Applications received for 2012: 143 As a church school, though we strive for high academic standards, we never lose sight Status: Voluntary Controlled of the need to provide a happy and supportive learning atmosphere and offer many extra curricular activities, music being a particular strength. www.st-georgesbickley.bromley. St Georges values and supports the involvement of parents in their childs education sch.uk and welcomes visits from parents looking to experience the ethos of the school first hand, so that they might understand the pride we take in our school.
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St James RC Primary S
DfE Number: 305/3507 Maybury Close, Orpington BR5 1BL (020) 8467 8167 Head Teacher: Mrs A Bosher Age range: 4 - 11 Years Places: 30 Applications received for 2012: 87 Status: Academy www.st-james.bromley.sch.uk
Welcome to St James RC Primary school. St James Primary is a successful school that is at the heart of its community. There are strong links with the parish church and these enhance the spiritual and moral development of the people we serve. At St James we are committed to providing a high standard of Catholic education in a friendly and welcoming environment. We recognise that every child has their own, unique set of gifts and talents and ensure that there are opportunities for these to develop. We provide an exciting curriculum that prepares children to become active members of society. We aim to inspire pupils to rise to the challenges that will enable them to develop the skills and personal qualities they need, in order to embrace the future with confidence. St James fosters productive partnerships that are built upon mutual respect. We welcome you to join with us as we walk in the footsteps of Christ.
St Johns CE Primary S
DfE Number: 305/3303 Maple Road, Penge SE20 8HU (020) 8778 5066 Head Teacher: Mrs S. King
St Johns CE Primary School is a voluntary aided (VA) Church of England School and we are very proud of our Christian foundation and seek to reflect this in everything we do. There is an excellent Christian ethos and our daily act of collective worship is an integral part of school life.
Our school is a community where we are all learning together and where all feel valued and included. We recognise that learning happens through a wide range of activities Age range: 4 - 11 Years and in differing contexts and that children learn most when they are happy and Places: 45 Applications received for 2012: 154 feel confident. We encourage children to develop a range of skills through the curriculum and the extensive range of extracurricular activities. Status: Voluntary Aided www.st-johns.bromley.sch.uk If you would like to learn more about St Johns please contact the school and arrange to visit us.
St Josephs Catholic Primary S

DfE Number: 305/3500 Plaistow Lane, Bromley BR1 3JQ (020) 8460 1976 Head Teacher: Mrs S Grange
Our aim is to provide the best possible education for all our pupils, an education based upon the Gospel values. Within our school community we encourage a sense of self-belief. Our ethos is one of personal achievement through hard work. Our community is a safe, caring and happy place where everyone is supported and valued. We encourage participation in a wide range of additional activities, sporting, artistic and musical. During the past few years our pupils have been particularly successful in inter-school sporting events and external music examinations.
Age range: 4 - 11 Years Places: 30 Applications received for 2012: 116 We are blessed with talented and hard-working staff, supportive parents and Status: Voluntary Aided thoughtful, considerate and successful children. We enjoy a close relationship with St Josephs Church and attend Mass there during the year on a number of www.st-josephs.bromley.sch.uk occasions.
We are very proud of all our pupils, past and present, and welcome anyone who wishes to visit us.
St Marks CE Primary School S
St Marks is a two form entry Church of England primary school with approximately 430 children on roll. We are a happy, family, Christian school with high standards and DfE Number: 305/3300 enormous ambition for your child with a strong Christian ethos permeating all school activities. Aylesbury Road, Our aim is to develop the whole child, body, Bromley BR2 0QR mind and spirit, by providing a broad and (020) 8460 0524 balanced curriculum, supporting and challenging Head Teacher: Mrs J Richards children, for them to enjoy learning and develop a love of learning. Standards are high and we encourage our children to raise Age range: 4 - 11 Years expectations of achievement within their own capabilities. Our approach involves Places: 60 high quality teaching, matched to the childrens needs, with clearly set targets and Applications received for 2012: 169 positive encouragement in a fun way! The school is well equipped, with strong governors and successful PTA. Achieving many awards including Investors in Status: Voluntary Aided People, Basic Skills Quality Mark and Healthy Schools Award. Ofsted in May 2011 rated us as a good school and commented: At the heart of the schools success www.st-marks.bromley.sch.uk is the commitment by all staff to meeting the personal as well as the academic needs of all the pupils. Ofsted recognised that the community of St Marks is committed to the children in its care and welcomes them all as members of the school family in the name of Jesus. Come and see for yourselves on our open day in November or on one of our termly prospective parent tours.
St Mary Cray Primary

DfE Number: 305/2051 High Street, St Mary Cray BR5 4AR 01689 826081 Head Teacher: Miss K Hart Age range: 4 - 11 Years Places: 30 Applications received for 2012: 82 Status: Community
Welcome to St Mary Cray Primary School. Our school is a friendly, one form entry school situated in attractive grounds in the heart of St Mary Cray village. We pride ourselves on our strong community links and work closely with the families of our children. We provide a stimulating and secure environment where children are motivated to make good academic progress as well as enjoying and achieving success in the arts and sport. Our children are polite, well behaved and take a pride in their school and achievements. Ofsted reported that St. Mary Cray is a happy and harmonious school Our classrooms are well resourced. We have a separate library and air conditioned computer suite. Our Reception class has a dedicated area for outside learning. We have a Breakfast Club and offer a wide range of after school clubs for the children to enjoy. We look forward to welcoming you to our school when you come and visit us.
St Marys Catholic Primary S
As a Catholic school our mission is to value and develop every person as an individual; the staff, parents and governors at St Marys share high aspirations for all pupils. A strong emphasis is DfE Number: 305/5202 placed on pastoral care and staff members are fully committed to promoting the well-being Westgate Road, of every child. The nurturing of this positive Beckenham BR3 5DE attitude supports pupils in their journey towards (020) 8650 2355 excellence. Head Teacher: Mrs Isobel Vassallo At St Marys we offer a balanced and creative curriculum which is enriched through a variety of Age range: 4 - 11 Years extra-curricular activities for pupils in both Key Stages 1 and 2; activities include cross Places: 60 Applications received for 2012: 136 country, drama, art, French, gardening, choir, netball and football. The school holds the Challenge Award, a kite mark awarded by the National Association for Able Children to Status: Voluntary Aided schools which demonstrate commitment to challenging all pupils, including those with www.st-marys-catholic.bromley.sch.uk high abilities, to achieve their best. Partnership with parents is a strength of the school; consultation evenings take place termly whilst regular workshops are held to assist parents in supporting childrens learning. A breakfast club and after school childcare have been established in response to the views of our parents. The school is situated adjacent to Beckenham Place Park and has a large playing field and three playgrounds. All classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards and children have access to a well-resourced library and modern ICT suite. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.
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St Pauls Cray CE Primary N
DfE Number: 305/3005 Buttermere Road, St Pauls Cray BR5 3WD 01689 821993 Head Teacher: Mrs W Macallister Age range: 4 - 11 Years Places: 30 Applications received for 2012: 78 Status: Voluntary Controlled
At St Pauls Cray CE Primary School we provide a positive learning environment through our strong Christian ethos which is based on trust and respect for others. Our children get off to a flying start in our nursery. The Early Years Foundation Stage building houses a new nursery and Reception classroom with a high quality outdoor play area (opened in September 2011). For the older children, our close link with St Olaves Grammar school provides us with substantial support in mathematics, science and ICT. This enables us to challenge the more able pupils. Everyone at school, including the children, is clear about our aims and what we want to achieve. We pride ourselves on having good communication with parents and carers and have a strong pastoral support team. We have a large extremely well maintained site with spacious, well resourced classrooms in addition to adventure play equipment, nature area and allotments for all ages. We offer a wide range of extended services and clubs for all ages including breakfast and after school clubs as well as courses for parents. At St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School we aim to instill children with an enthusiasm for learning, leading to fulfilled lives as future citizens of the world. The whole ethos of our school is based around Gospel values; where every member of the school community is respected and appreciated. We believe that each child is an individual and we seek to provide personalised academic, emotional, social and spiritual support for each one. We want our children to be spirited individuals who embrace challenge, think creatively, value achievement and strive to be the best they can be. We encourage each of our learners to take time to actively contribute to our community and to support others. Our school is set within the beautiful surroundings of Scadbury Nature Reserve. The school building comprises of seven spacious well resourced classrooms. The school has three halls; Gym, Assembly and Dining. Extensive fields, a large playground area and a smaller area for our youngest children, all are well equipped with climbing frames, playground markings for games and small games equipment. The field is equipped with picnic tables and benches, as well as goal posts and is used during the summer months for sports as well as quiet pastimes such as playing board games, reading books or talking to friends.
St Peter & St Paul Catholic Primary S

DfE Number: 305/3505 St Pauls Wood Hill, St Pauls Cray BR5 2SR 01689 828208 Head Teacher: Mrs J Seymour Age range: 4 - 11 Years Places: 30 Applications received for 2012: 87 Status: Voluntary Aided www.saintpeterandsaintpaul catholicprimary.co.uk
St Philomenas Catholic Primary S
St Philomenas is a one form entry school set in beautiful grounds in St Mary Cray. Our academic achievement is consistently high. Alongside this, we are committed to provision that is exciting DfE Number: 305/3503 and engaging and is designed to encompass all Chelsfield Road, of our childrens talents and potential. Orpington BR5 4DR As a Catholic school we teach the gospel values 01689 826550 and live them out in our life in school at work and Head Teachers: Miss V Maher play. The school provides a wide range of extra curricular activities as well as the opportunity to Age range: 4 - 11 Years learn to play musical instruments or sing in our choir. We are renowned for our high Places: 30 standard of discipline which is based on mutual respect and justice. Applications received for 2012: 102 Parents have the facility of an Ofsted approved After School Club. Our Governing Status: Voluntary Aided Body is very supportive and we have an active PTA. Parents are welcomed in our school. The children are happy, well-motivated, well-mannered and kind and we www.st-philomenas.bromley.sch.uk attribute much of our success to the support of the parents.
St Vincents Catholic Primary S

DfE Number: 305/3501 Harting Road, Mottingham SE9 4JR (020) 8857 5134 Head Teacher: Mrs D Wright Age range: 4 - 11 Years Places: 30 Applications received for 2012: 119 Status: Voluntary Aided www.st-vincents.bromley.sch.uk
St Vincents Catholic Primary School is a Voluntary Aided school situated within Bromley on the boundaries with Greenwich, Lewisham and Bexley. We provide outstanding education, which is distinctly Catholic, and an exceptionally high standard of pastoral care for our children. We strive to ensure that all our children are given opportunities to reach their potential. As a result of the academic standards reached by our pupils our school is consistently in the top 25% of schools nationally. By the time children leave to go to secondary school they are well rounded individuals because of their excellent spiritual, moral, social and cultural qualities. They are equipped for the future to cope with academic and social challenges. Behaviour in the school is exemplary (Ofsted 2007). The curriculum we offer our children is outstanding and is supported by an extensive range of additional activities. Our children love coming to school, enjoying every aspect.
Scotts Park Primary
Scotts Park Primary School strives to ensure that children leave us feeling confident, DfE Number 305/2071 enthusiastic, motivated, with high self-esteem, ready to face the next challenge. We effectively Orchard Road, nurture and develop each childs hopes and Bromley BR1 2PR talents, and respect and value what each child (020) 8460 8899 brings to our school. Head Teacher: Mrs A Buck There are positive relationships between children, teachers, parents and governors which Age range: 4 - 11 Years encourage a consistent approach to learning. Places: 60 (90 for 2013) Applications received for 2012: 352 We have a wonderful school site with a large field, junior and infant playgrounds, designated football area, Forest School, Outdoor Classroom, pond and chickens. Status: Community Our classrooms are equipped with networked computers, interactive whiteboards www.scottspark.bromley.sch.co.uk and Visualisers. We have four sets of thirty laptops for classroom use. We have two halls, infant and junior libraries and many extra curricular clubs within school time and after school, and a breakfast club and after school clubs. The curriculum is designed to enable every child to develop their individual learning; excellent teaching and inspirational staff ensure that the highest standards of work and behaviour are strived for and achieved.
Southborough Primary
Achieve - Learn - Innovate - Be a Star We are a caring community where values are built on mutual trust and respect for all. DfE Number: 305/2022 All members of the school community take responsibility for their own behaviour. Southborough Lane, All members of staff know the children, care for Bromley BR2 8AA them and nurture them. (020) 8467 2343 Teachers create a calm, caring, learning focused Head Teacher: Mr P Foley atmosphere in their classrooms. The school is set in over eleven acres of grounds, which are shared with the Bromley Age range: 4 - 11 Years Youth Music Trust. We have a large sports field, nature study area and access to Places: 60 adjoining woodland. The children can learn inside and outside. We are developing the Applications received for 2012: 188 Foundation Stage so that the children have an excellent opportunity to use our fantastic Status: Community grounds to really enjoy their learning, and to make great progress. We have brilliant facilities including an ICT suite, wireless technology to access ICT www.southborough.bromley.sch.uk throughout the school and a new Website and Virtual Learning Environment. We work hard to provide the children with a wide range of exciting and interesting activities to ensure a broad and deep curriculum. We also offer a wide variety of experiences and clubs outside the curriculum. This includes an after school and breakfast club run by the school. We are committed to a continuing focus on improving standards. We are developing an exciting and creative curriculum. We innovate in our approaches, including an ongoing project to put Digital Technology at the heart of learning. We are creating an environment where every child is happy because they are learning and learning because they are happy. Southborough Primary School - Every Child a Star
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The Highway Primary
Welcome to The Highway Primary, a popular one form entry and newly rebuilt school with DfE Number: 305/2053 Childrens Centre in the heart of Chelsfield. We are a family centered school providing a lively, The Highway, creative and personalised curriculum focused Orpington BR6 9DJ on developing successful literacy, numeracy 01689 827990 and ICT skills. We provide lots of extended and Head Teacher: Mrs S Kenneth extra-curricular activities using our fantastic facilities with an excellent outdoor playing Age range: 4 - 11 Years space and fields which enhance the learning Places: 30 opportunities for the children. We also have school-run Breakfast and After School Applications received for 2012: 153 Clubs and a private pre-school is available on site. We have Healthy Schools and Status: Community Active Mark Awards and Ofsted reported that we offer opportunities that ensure outstanding pupil personal development and well being. www.thehighwayschool.co.uk Parents and Governors enjoy supporting school life and our children are enabled to make a positive contribution in school and the wider community. The Highway is a happy, well-managed school where our aim is for our children to become responsible, high achieving citizens of the 21st century with a passion for learning and remaining true to the values of self-respect, tolerance and wonder about the world they live in. We care, we challenge, we stay safe, we have fun and we fly high. Everyone matters at The Highway!
The Pioneer Academy, Stewart Fleming Primary School

DfE Number: 305/2011 Witham Road, Anerley SE20 7YB (020) 8778 5510 Head Teacher: Mr L Mason-Ellis
Stewart Fleming Primary School became an Academy in August 2011. The school was inspected by Ofsted in June 2011 and judged to be a Good school with many Outstanding Features. Amongst many positive aspects, Ofsted found our ethos to be one where pupils are well cared for, make good progress, behave well and enjoy coming to school.
Our School Vision At Stewart Fleming we are committed to provide an inspiring and inclusive Age range: 4 - 11 Years environment linking to local, national and global communities. We actively Places: 60 encourage and develop independent lifelong learners who are able to fulfill their Applications received for 2012: 178 dreams and aspirations. Our Key Stage 2 results again have been outstanding showing all our children Status: Academy make excellent progress during their time with us. Our children achieved 96% www.stewartfleming.bromley.sch.uk level 4 or above in English (45% level 5) and 96% Mathematics (49% level 5).
Tubbenden Primary
Tubbenden Primary School is a successful three form entry school which prides itself on helping DfE Number: 305/5207 the children to achieve well academically and supporting them in their personal and social Sandy Bury, development. Orpington BR6 9SD Through our Values, developed by staff and 01689 851653/856029 children, we promote self respect, recognise that Head Teacher: Mr M Youlton we are all unique, have a special contribution to make and learn to take pride in our own success Age range: 4 - 11 Years and the success of others. These Values help Places: 90 us to ensure that children enjoy a personalised learning environment focussed on Applications received for 2012: 254 Happiness and Success our school motto, enabling them to develop into reflective and active learners, who are able to make a contribution to the school and wider Status: Academy community. We enjoy the benefit of attractive grounds, including a specific outdoor learning area for our Reception children, Japanese garden, playgrounds and TWIG www.tubbenden.bromley.sch.uk our Wildlife Area, established with the generous support of the Parents Association. All classrooms are light and spacious and are equipped with interactive whiteboards and wireless laptops. We offer a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities as well as before and after school care. We are developing a reputation for innovation in our curriculum, using the International Primary Curriculum to develop a thematic approach to learning. We have also successfully introduced French as a modern foreign language for our junior children.
Unicorn Primary
Unicorn Primary School is Bromleys newest, purpose-built primary school that opened in DfE Number: 305/3003 September 2003. The school was built as a twoform entry primary school with 14 classrooms Creswell Drive, and initially there was a phased approach to Beckenham BR3 3AL entry, with one class of reception-aged children (020) 8658 0282 being accepted year on year until we had our Head Teacher: Mrs S Robertson first Year 6 class in the academic year 2009/10. We are now expanding in the same way to a Age range: 4 - 11 Years two form entry primary school and are offering Places: 60 60 places to reception aged children. We now have two classes from reception to Applications received for 2012: 341 year two. Status: Community Our modern school is bright, attractive, very well equipped and makes use of the www.unicorn.bromley.sch.uk latest technology. We are fortunate in the position in which our school is situated (just off South Eden Park Road) as our grounds adjoin a nature reserve and have views over a lake. Children are at the centre of everything we do at Unicorn Primary. Our aim is to provide a stimulating learning environment in which children are excited to learn and are given the confidence to achieve their potential. We foster strong links between home and school, actively encouraging parents to be closely involved in their childs education. Our staff and governors are an enthusiastic, dedicated team of people who are committed to strive to achieve the very best for each and every child within our care.
Valley Primary
DfE Number: 305/2024 Beckenham Lane, Bromley BR2 0DA (020) 8460 1121 Head Teacher: Mr J Brown Age range: 4 - 11 Years Places: 60 Applications received for 2012: 473 Status: Academy www.valley.bromley.sch.uk
Valley Primary School is proud to date originally from 1889 and yet provide enhanced facilities, buildings and generous outdoor green space to deliver todays modern, demanding and creative curriculum. The vision for the school can be summarised as: Care ~ Learn~ Aim High Be honest~ Work Together~ Enjoy what we do Look after what we have ~ Improve on our previous best Valley is a school where everyone works hard to ensure that the children are safe, secure, and part of a friendly caring community. We want children to be happy and excited about coming to school. We encourage them to learn, achieve and make progress and to develop knowledge, skills and understanding across a wide curriculum. We aim for pupils to thrive and develop the skills they need for life-long learning. The school has received a number of awards which reflect the high quality of our work. These include: Basic Skills Quality Mark, Healthy School Award, Travel Plan, Artsmark Gold, Active Mark Gold, Gold Sing-Up Award, etc. The school was graded Outstanding by Ofsted in its most recent full inspection and Outstanding in a subject inspection for Design Technology in 2011. The children are rightly proud of their school and Year 6 delight in hosting tours for prospective parents several times a year. (See our web site or phone the office for dates.)
Warren Road Primary
Warren Road Primary School is a well-respected and popular community school for children aged DfE Number: 305/2056 4 to 11 years, situated in Orpington. It is a very large primary school with 841 pupils on roll. We Warren Road, aim to be an outstanding school in all areas and Orpington BR6 6JF for pupils to learn happily. Attendance is very 01689 853798 good. Older pupils help younger pupils and the schools caring ethos is a real strength. Head Teacher: Mrs S Meckiff Academic standards at Warren Road Primary Age range: 4 - 11 Years School are very high. They have risen steadily Places: 120 over the past three years and currently the school is the highest achieving very Applications received for 2012: 400 large primary school in the country. The provision of a wide range of out of hours learning opportunities has helped pupils to attain further in sports, art and music. Status: Academy Situated on a beautiful site, the school has an indoor swimming pool, libraries, www.warrenroad.bromley.lgfl.net music rooms and sports facilities. We offer a warm welcome to visitors.
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Wickham Common Primary
DfE Number: 305/2012
Wickham Common is a successful two form entry school with excellent facilities situated in pleasant surroundings.
At Wickham Common we seek to lay the foundations for a successful future. Parents, Gates Green Road, governors and teachers work in partnership West Wickham BR4 9DG to ensure that children develop and succeed (020) 8462 4927 in all aspects of learning, within a happy and Head Teacher: Mrs S Taplin caring atmosphere. We value and promote kindness, courtesy, self-discipline and independence, expecting children to be Age range: 4 - 11 Years responsible and encouraging them to take pride in their achievements. We believe Places: 60 in developing the whole child so we work hard in all areas, providing a rich and Applications received for 2012: 209 challenging curriculum with many extra-curricular opportunities. PE and music are Status: Community important parts of school life. Children participate in a range of sporting activities www.wickhamcommon. and every child will learn to play an instrument during their time with us. bromley.sch.uk We believe that every child can achieve so we encourage childrens confidence in their own unique abilities. Fundamentally, we aim to support childrens development into successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens. We welcome visitors to see the school at work.
Each school publishes a prospectus and many schools offer opportunities for you to visit. Please contact schools direct for details.
Term dates 2013 - 2014

Term dates are determined by the Local Authority. Please note that the governing bodies of Bromley schools may decide to vary the dates. Further details and clarification are available from the school concerned.
Autumn 2013

Tuesday 3 September Friday 25 October Half-term 28 October 1 November Monday 4 November Friday 20 December Monday 6 January Friday 14 February Half-term 17 - 21 February Monday 24 February Friday 4 April Tuesday 22 April Friday 23 May (Public Holiday 5 May) Half-term 26 30 May Monday 2 June Wednesday 23 July
Spring 2014

Summer 2014

A child should attend for 190 days in every academic year. Schools will decide the dates to be allocated for teacher training. The relevant school will inform you of these dates. Near to the time your child is due to start you will receive a letter from the school you have been offered. This letter will include uniform details and information about the school in general. It will also confirm the date and time your child is expected to start.
The appeals process

Reception 2013 Key Stage 1 appeals
If you have not been offered a place for your child at your preferred school you have the right of appeal under the School Standards & Framework Act 1998 Please note: The law states that infant classes must be limited to a maximum of 30 children which has an impact on how an appeal is considered. An appeal for a Reception place can only be upheld in very limited circumstances.
There are only certain circumstances under which an appeal panel can uphold an appeal for a school and if an appeal does not satisfy any of these conditions then it cannot be upheld in favour of the parent/ carer. The panel may only uphold the appeal at the first stage where: a) it finds that the admission of additional children would not breach the infant class size limit; or b) it finds that the admission arrangements did not comply with admissions law or were not correctly and impartially applied and the child would have been offered as place if the arrangements had complied or had been correctly and impartially applied; or c) it decides that the decision to refuse admission was not one which a reasonable admission authority would have made in the circumstances of the case. We would encourage you in the first instance to discuss your case informally with the admissions team on 020 8313 4044 who will give you advice and explain the process. To help parents/carers understand the limitation of the appeals process Bromley admissions has produced a guidance leaflet available on the Bromley website www.bromley.gov.uk.
To register an appeal for an Academy, Voluntary Aided (church) or Foundation Bromley school please contact the relevant school after 20 May 2013. If you appeal for a Community or Voluntary Controlled Bromley school please request a form from the Democratic Services section of the Resources Department of the Civic Centre on 020 8461 7566 after 20 May 2013. Forms must be completed and returned by 3 June 2013. Each schools status is given in their information box in the Schools A-Z section in this booklet. The number of appeals heard by each school last year, and the number that were successful, is on pages 40 and 41. Independent appeal advice is available from ACE (Advisory Centre for Education). Information can be downloaded from the website www.ace-ed.org.uk or you can speak to an advisor on a freephone helpline (0808 800 5793). An appeal panels decision is binding. If you consider that the panel acted improperly and unreasonably in handling your case you can make a complaint to: The Local Government Ombudsman PO Box 4771 Coventry CV4 0EH Advice Line: 0300 061 0614 www.lgo.org.uk email: advice@lgo.org.uk
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Proximity and appeals information

The proximity distances shown below are provided as a guide only to help you make informed decisions about your preferences. Distances cannot be guaranteed to be the same for this year. Due to increased demand for reception places, unless you are guaranteed a sibling offer, you are advised to include all your local schools using each of the six available preferences.
Approximate distance (in miles) reached on offer day 2012/13 Appeals Heard 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 3 0 1 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 2012/13 Appeals Upheld 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
School Alexandra Infant Balgowan Primary Bickley Primary Biggin Hill Primary Blenheim Primary Bromley Road Infant Burnt Ash Primary Castlecombe Primary Chelsfield Primary Chislehurst (St Nicholas) CE Primary Churchfields Primary Clare House Primary Crofton Infant Cudham CE Primary Darrick Wood Infant Dorset Road Infant Downe Primary Edgebury Primary Farnborough Primary Grays Farm Primary Green Street Green Primary Hawes Down Infant Hayes Primary Highfield Infant Hillside Primary Holy Innocents Catholic Primary James Dixon Primary Keston CE Primary Leesons Primary Malcolm Primary Manor Oak Primary Marian Vian Primary Mead Road Infant
2010/11 0.4 0.3 0.6 All offered All offered All offered 0.5 0.3 2.1 Church 0.7 0.2 1.4 1.7 3.1 0.5 0.6 0.2 1.4 All offered 0.7 0.3 1.4 0.4 All offered Church All offered 1.4 0.2 0.2 All offered 0.5 0.7
2011/12 0.5 0.1 0.2 0.7 All offered All offered 0.3 0.3 2.2 Church 0.8 0.3 1.3 1.7 1.7 0.7 All offered 0.2 4.8 All offered 1.3 0.5 2.9 0.5 All offered Church 3.3 2 0.4 0.5 1.7 0.5 0.3
2012/13 0.3 0.3 0.2 1.4 0.5 All offered 0.5 0.2 1.6 Church 0.7 0.5 0.9 1.2 1 0.7 0.6 0.1 0.3 1.4 1 0.9 1.1 0.3 All offered Church All offered 4 0.4 0.9 0.8 0.5 0.6
School Midfield Primary Mottingham Primary Oaklands Primary Oak Lodge Primary Parish CE Primary Perry Hall Primary Pickhurst Infant Poverest Primary Pratts Bottom Primary Princes Plain Primary Raglan Primary Red Hill Primary Royston Primary St Anthonys RC Primary St Georges CE Primary St James RC Primary St Johns CE Primary St Josephs RC Primary St Marks CE Primary St Mary Cray Primary St Marys Catholic Primary St Pauls Cray CE Primary St Peter & St Paul Catholic Primary St Philomenas RC Primary St Vincents RC Primary Scotts Park Primary Southborough Primary The Highway Primary The Pioneer Academy, Stewart Fleming Primary School Tubbenden Primary Unicorn Primary Valley Primary Warren Road Primary Wickham Common Primary
2010/11 1 All offered All offered 1 0.3 0.7 2 All offered 1.4 All offered 0.3 1.5 All offered All offered All offered Church Church Church Church All offered Church 0.3 Church Church Church 0.7 All offered 0.2 0.8 2.3 1.4 0.3 0.7 1.4
2011/12 0.4 All offered All offered 0.7 0.5 0.8 1.8 All offered 4.5 All offered 0.2 1 All offered All offered All offered Church Church Church Church All offered Church 0.2 Church Church Church 0.5 2.8 2.5 0.7 2.4 0.8 0.6 0.8 3.9
2012/13 1.7 All offered All offered 1 0.4 0.4 1 0.6 5.2 1.3 0.3 0.9 1.6 All offered 1.6 Church Church Church Church All offered Church 0.1 Church Church Church 0.7 2 0.9 0.3 3.37 0.7 0.4 0.7 1.4
2012/13 Appeals Heard 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 1 0 0 3 0 0
2012/13 Appeals Upheld 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Straight line distances for all applications to Bromley schools are calculated by the Bromley admissions team using an electronic measuring system based on Ordnance Survey GIS references. Commercial measuring systems to help you judge if your child may receive a proximity offer are available on the internet. However, these will not give you a precise measurement and therefore should be used with caution. If you need advice on your straight line distance to a particular school or clarification of the over-subscription criteria please contact the school itself or a member of the admissions team.
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Over-subscription criteria: Academies

The majority of Academies have retained the oversubscription criteria as defined on pages 9 and 10 of this book. However, Green Street Green Primary School will allocate places using the following criteria, listed in order of priority: 1. Looked after children (Children in Public Care) as defined on page 9 2. Siblings - as defined on page 10. 3. Children of staff at the school priority may be given to children of staff in either or both of the following circumstances: (a) Where the member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, and/or (b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. 4. Proximity (straight line) as defined on page 10
Highfield Infant School

Where applications for admission exceed the number of places available, the following criteria will be applied, in the order set out below, to decide which children to admit: 1. Looked After children - Children in Public Care 2. In exceptional circumstances there is discretion to admit children on the grounds of their or their familys acute medical or social needs for that particular school and who would not otherwise qualify for admission. The application must be supported by a letter from a hospital consultant, the special support service, social worker or similar professional, setting out the reasons why the school is the only one to meet the childs needs, before an admission decision is made. The admission decision will be considered in consultation with sub groups of the Admissions Forum which include teaching and medical professionals. Medical professionals provide advice on applications made under medical conditions and teaching professionals advise on applications made for social or special reasons. Supporting evidence must be provided before the closing date for applications. 3. Sibling Children with a sibling still on roll at Highfield Infants or Junior School at the time of entry. Sibling refers to brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step brother or sister, or the child of the parent/carers partner, and in every case, the child should be living in the same family unit at the same address. 4. Proximity - proximity of the childs home to the School as measured in a straight line from the front door of the home to the front door of the School, using the Local Authoritys computerised measuring system, with those living nearer being accorded the higher priority. Home is where the child normally resides as their only or principal residence. Addresses involved in a child minding (professional or relatives) are excluded. Parents will be asked to provide documentary evidence to confirm an address and parental responsibility. It is expected that the applicant and pupil will still be resident at the same address when the child starts school unless exceptional circumstances apply.
Foundation Schools
Hayes Primary School
Where applications are oversubscribed, places will be offered in line with the admission criteria outlined below: 1. Looked After Children - Children in Public Care 2. In exceptional circumstances there is discretion to admit children on the grounds of their or their familys acute medical or social need for that particular school and who would not otherwise qualify for admission. The application must be supported by a letter from a hospital consultant, the special support service, social worker or similar professional, setting out the reasons why the school is the only one to meet the childs needs, before an admission decision is made. The admission decision will be considered in consultation with sub groups of the Admissions Forum which includes teaching and medical professionals. Medical professionals provide advice on applications made under medical conditions and teaching professionals advise on applications made for social or special reasons. Supporting evidence must be provided before the closing date for applications. 3. Siblings children who have a brother or sister attending at the beginning of their first term (See page 10) 4. Proximity - as measured in a straight line from the front door of the home to the front door of the school
Foundation Schools
Raglan Primary School
Where applications are oversubscribed places will be offered in line with the admission criteria outlined below: 1. Looked After Children - Children in Public Care 2. In exceptional circumstances there is discretion to admit children on the grounds of their or their familys acute medical or social need for that particular school and who would not otherwise qualify for admission. The application must be supported by a letter from a hospital consultant, the special support service, social worker or similar professional, setting out the reasons why the school is the only one to meet the childs needs, before an admission decision is made. The admission decision will be considered in consultation with sub groups of the Admissions Forum which includes teaching and medical professionals. Medical professionals provide advice on applications made under medical conditions and teaching professionals advise on applications made for social or special reasons. Supporting evidence must be provided before the closing date for applications. 3. Siblings - children who have a brother or sister attending at the beginning of their first term. Siblings refers to brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step brother or sister, or the child of the parent/carers partner, and, in every case, the child should be living in the same family unit at the same address. The elder sibling must still be on roll at the school when the younger child starts. This sibling ruling does not apply to pupils in our Speech and Language Provision classes. We welcome applications from parents with siblings of children in these classes but would also advise them to apply to their closest school. Similarly, attendance at Raglan Nursery does not accord any priority; applications to the school should be made through the normal process but we would also advise applying to a childs closest school.
Voluntary Aided Schools
If you list any of the following schools in your application you must also complete the schools Supplementary Information Form (SIF). This is available from the relevant school and must be returned to the school by the application deadline Tuesday 15 January 2013.
Chislehurst CE Primary
The Governing Body is responsible for admissions and the Admissions Committee has been delegated responsibility for considering each application. Every year there are significantly more applications than places available and so Governors have drawn up an order of priority. Since this is a Church of England School, the underlying basis for the admission of children is the Christian commitment of the parents. Governors will expect that commitment to be verified by the incumbent of the Church attended, and/or previous Churches where appropriate, and demonstrated by regular attendance at divine worship. In the case of Looked After Children a baptismal certificate or an attestation from the local authority which looks after the child confirming the Christian affiliation of the child will be accepted in the alternative. NB Regular attendance means attendance at services in Church at least twice a month on average for the two years prior to consideration of the application. When there are more than 30 applicants, places will be offered in accordance with the following order of priority: 1. Looked After Children who satisfy the criteria in paragraph 2 above. 2. Siblings of children who will be pupils at the school at the start of the siblings first term and whose parents remain committed and attested members of Christian Churches, but see Note III below. 3. Children of committed Church of England parents attending the Church of the Annunciation, Christ Church, Lubbock Road or St Nicholas Parish Church as attested by reference from the incumbent. 4. Children whose parents are committed and attested members of other Christian churches situated in the three Chislehurst Church of England Parishes.
4. Proximity - as measured in a straight line from the front door of the home to the front door of the school.
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5. Children of committed and attested parents attending other Christian Churches. 6. Looked After Children who do not satisfy the criteria in paragraph 2 above. 7. Other children. Notes: I. Looked After Children means children who are looked after by local authority in accordance with Section 22 of the Children Act 1989 at the time an application for admission to the school is made and whom the local authority has confirmed will still be looked after at the time when he/she is admitted to the school, but excluding any child placed by the Local Authority under a Kinship or a Residency Order. In relation to looked after children, parent(s) include(s) foster parents and any person with whom a child is living as part of a family unit by reason of a court order. II. Sibling (s) means full brother(s), / sister(s) or step or half brother(s) /sister(s) adopted brother(s) / sister(s) or the child of the parent/carers partner who live together at the same address as part of a single family unit. III. Where a child has been admitted to the School under Priority Categories 1, 6, or 7; a sibling of that child will be considered for admission under Category 2 notwithstanding that the requirement for verification of Christian commitment as set out in paragraph 2 above and in Category 2 cannot be provided. IV. Where there are more applicants than places available, places will be offered first on the basis of length of attendance at Church measured in whole years and thereafter places will be offered to those applicants living closest to the School as measured in a straight line from the entrance to the quad from School Road to the childs front door or if the child lives in a flat to the main entrance of those flats. V. A Christian Church is one which is a member of Churches Together in Great Britain and Ireland or the Evangelical Alliance.
Holy Innocents Catholic Primary

Where the number of applications exceeds 30, the Governors will offer places using the following criteria in the order stated: 1. Looked After Catholic Children or Looked After Children in the care of Catholic families. A looked after child is a child who is in care to a local authority or who is provided with accommodation by that authority and will still be looked after when at the time an application for their admission to a school is made, and who the local authority has confirmed will still be looked after at the time when the child is admitted to the school. Children placed by the Local Authority by a Kinship or residency order are NOT classed as Looked After Children. 2. Baptised Catholic children who both worship and live in the parishes of Holy Innocents, Orpington and St Michaels, Locksbottom. In the event of doubt, maps showing the parish boundaries may be viewed on the following website: www.acny.org.uk or contact the school office. 3. Other Baptised Catholic children. Evidence of Baptism will be required. 4. Children enrolled in the catechumenate. Evidence of enrolment in the catechumenate will be required. 5. Other Looked After Children. 6. Children who are members of Eastern Orthodox Churches. Evidence of Baptism will be required. 7. Children of families who are committed members of other Christian denominations that are part of Churches Together in England. Evidence of Baptism (or dedication) provided by a priest or minister of a designated place of worship will be required. 8. Children of other faiths. Evidence of religious commitment provided by a priest, minister or religious leader of a designated place of worship will be required. 9. Any other children. The following order of priorities will be applied when applications within any of the above categories exceed the places available and it is necessary to decide between applications:
If you list any of the following schools in your application you must also complete the schools Supplementary Information Form (SIF). This is available from the relevant school and must be returned to the school by the application deadline Tuesday 15 January 2013. 1. For Category 2 above The strength of evidence of commitment to the faith as demonstrated by the familys Mass attendance on Sundays. This evidence must be provided by the parents/carers and be endorsed by a priest at the church(es) where the family normally worship. 2. Siblings - A brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step brother or sister, or the child of the parent/carers partner, attending the school at the beginning of their first term. In every case the child must be living in the same family unit at the same address Evidence of the relationship may be required. 3. Social and medical needs which make the school particularly suitable for the child in question. Strong and relevant evidence must be provided by an appropriate professional authority (eg qualified medical practitioner, education welfare officer, social worker or priest). 4. Distance from home to school distance will be measured (in a straight line/by the shortest walking route) from the front door of the childs home address(including flats) to the main entrance of the school, using the Local Authoritys computerised measuring system, with those living closer to the school receiving the highest priority. Evidence of residence may be required. 2. *Baptised Roman Catholic children at least one of whose parents attend St. Anthonys church and are active and committed to the Faith. 3. *Baptised Roman Catholic children at least one of whose parents attend an adjacent parish church. St. Edmonds, St. Chads, Virgo Fidelis, Our Lady & St. Philip Neri and are active and committed in the Faith. 4. *Baptised Roman Catholic children at least one of whose parents attend other parish churches and is active in and committed to the Faith 5. Baptised Roman Catholic children whose parents may not be practising at the time of admission. 6. Children one of whose parents is a baptised Roman Catholic 7. Other Looked After Children 8. Children of families who are committed members of other Christian denominations that are part of Churches Together in England. Evidence of Baptism (or dedication) provided by a priest or Minister of a designated place of worship will be required. 9. Children of other faiths. Evidence of religious commitment provided priest, minister or religious leader of a designated place of worship will be required. 10. Any other children * Weekly or other periodical attendance at Mass as indicated by the priest or minister on the form provided will provide evidence for these sections. The term parent shall also mean guardian. In the event of over subscription in any of the above categories the Governors will allocate places in accordance with the criteria in the order listed below. a. The presence of a brother or sister in the school at the time of admission. b. Medical, social or compassionate grounds which in the opinion of the appropriate authority make the school particularly suitable for the child in question. c. Distance from the home to the school as taken in a straight line from the main gate, using data provided by the local authority from their electronic mapping system.
St Anthonys RC Primary
The Governors admit 30 to the school in September but parents whose children do not reach statutory school age until March of the following year may defer entry until January of that year. Children will be admitted in the order of the following categories. 1. Looked after Catholic Children or Looked after Children in the care of Catholic families. A looked after child is a child who is in care to a local authority or who is provided with accommodation by that authority and will still be looked after when at the time an application for their admission to a school is made, and who the local authority has confirmed will still be looked after at the time when the child is admitted to the school. Children placed by the Local Authority by a Kinship or residency order are NOT classed as Looked After Children.
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St James RC Primary
Applications will be considered from baptised children of committed and practising Roman Catholic parent(s). Written verification of this commitment and practice will be required by the Governors from the Parish Priest. Where incorrect information is used to unfairly gain a place then the governors will immediately withdraw any place offered. However, in the event of places being available the Governing Body welcomes all applications, particularly from those of other denominations and faiths who support the religious ethos of the school. In accordance with the above the following criteria will be applied: 1. Looked after Catholic children (children for whom the LA has responsibility) and looked after children in the care of Catholic families. 2. Catholic children who will have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission and are able to prove weekly attendance at mass. (Note: brother or sister , means, children who live as brother and sister, including natural brothers and sisters, adopted siblings, stepbrothers or sisters and foster brothers or sisters. It does not include other relatives e.g. cousins.) 3. Catholic children who both worship and live in the parishes of St James the Great, Petts Wood, or St Swithuns,* Bromley Common, and are able to prove weekly attendance at mass. 4. Catholic children who live and worship in a parish not mentioned in category (3) above and are able to prove weekly attendance at mass. The following criteria will apply when the number of places available exceeds the number of applications: 1. Children not falling within category (1, 2, 3 or 4) above who have been baptised into the Roman Catholic Faith including siblings without weekly Church attendance. 2. Other looked after children 3. Children of parents committed to other Christian denominations. (Commitment of non-Catholics will be included in the Supplementary Form completed by the Minister of the denomination concerned.) 4. Other children. Where the number of children in any of the above categories exceeds the number of places available, the following tiebreakers will be applied, in the order shown, to decide which children to admit: Firstly: Frequency of Mass attendance of parents and children. Applications will be ranked in the order shown on the Supplementary Form: Highest priority to those who attend Mass weekly, then at least once a month, etc. Secondly: Proximity of the childs home to the school as measured in a straight line from the front door of the home to the front door of the school. The distance will be supplied by the local authority derived from their computerized mapping system. * Maps showing Parish boundaries available from the school office
St Johns CE Primary
When there are more applicants than available places in any academic year, places are allocated in accordance with the following criteria and order of priority: 1. Looked After Children - A looked after child is a child who is in care to a local authority or who is provided with accommodation by that authority and will still be looked after when at the time an application for their admission to a school is made, and who the local authority has confirmed will still be looked after at the time when the child is admitted to the school. Children placed by the Local Authority by a Kinship or residency order are NOT classed as Looked After Children. 2. In exceptional circumstances there is discretion to admit children on the grounds of their or their familys acute medical or social need for that particular school and who would not otherwise qualify for admission. The application must be supported by a letter from a hospital consultant, the special support service, social worker or similar professional, setting out the reasons why the school is the only one to meet the childs needs, before an admission decision is made. The admission decision will be considered in consultation with sub groups of the Admissions Forum which includes teaching and medical professionals. Medical professionals provide advice on applications made under medical conditions and teaching professionals advise on applications made for social or special reasons. Supporting evidence must be provided before the closing date for applications.
If you list any of the following schools in your application you must also complete the schools Supplementary Information Form (SIF). This is available from the relevant school and must be returned to the school by the application deadline Tuesday 15 January 2013. 3. Siblings - Children who will have a sibling at the School at the beginning of their first term (Siblings are defined as full brothers or sisters or step/half brothers or sisters; a child who is living as part of the family unit by means of a court order; a child who has been placed with foster carers. In every case the child must be living in the same family unit at the same address) 4. Members of St Johns Church, Penge 5. Members of local a) Anglican; and b) Other Christian Churches affiliated to Churches together in England or the Evangelical Alliance . Verification of church membership (information such as frequency of attendance and active involvement) should be provided by the appropriate Priest or Minister. 6. Applicants in order of proximity to the school, regardless of religious Backgrounds. When more than one child matches the criteria, preference will be given to the child living closer to the school. 7. Any other children. The following order of priorities will be applied when applications within any of the above categories exceed the places available and it is necessary to decide between applications i. For Category 2 - The strength of evidence of commitment to the faith will be demonstrated by the level of the familys Mass attendance on Sundays (i.e. practice). (Note: This evidence must be provided by the parents/ carers and be endorsed by a priest at the church(es) where the family normally worship. Applications will be ranked in the order shown on the Supplementary Information Form; firstly those who attend Mass weekly, then once or twice a month, less than once a month etc.) ii. Siblings - A brother or sister on the school roll at the time of admission to St. Josephs Catholic Primary School. Evidence of the relationship may be required. (Note: brother or sister , means, children who live as brother and sister, including natural brothers and sisters, adopted siblings, stepbrothers or sisters and foster brothers or sisters. It does not include other relatives e.g. cousins.) ii. Proximity of the childs home to the school as measured in a straight line from the front door of the home to the front door of the school. (Note: The distance will be supplied by the Local Authority (LA) derived from their computerised mapping system. Evidence of residence may be required.) Special Considerations In exceptional circumstances there is discretion to admit children on the grounds of their or their familys acute medical or social need for that particular school and who would not otherwise qualify for admission. The application must be supported by a letter from a hospital consultant, the special support service, social worker or similar professional, setting out the reasons why the school is the only one to meet the childs needs, before an admission decision is made. The admission decision will be considered in consultation with sub groups of the LA Admissions Forum which includes teaching and medical professionals. Medical professionals provide advice on applications made under medical conditions and teaching professionals advise on applications made for social or special reasons. Supporting evidence must be provided before the closing date for applications.
St Josephs RC Primary
Admissions to St Josephs Catholic Primary School are decided by the Governors. The number of children to be admitted to the reception class each year is 30. Where the number of applications exceeds 30, the Governors will offer places using the following criteria in the order stated: Note: Evidence of Baptism (or dedication) provided by a Priest or Minister of a designated place of worship will be required. This can be evidenced within the Supplementary Information Form to be completed by the Priest or Minister of the denomination concerned.1. Looked After Catholic children (children for whom the Local Authority (LA) has responsibility) and looked after children in the care of Catholic families. 2. Children who, having been baptised into the Catholic Faith, are each certified by a Priest of the Parish to have at least one parent or carer who is a committed and practicing Catholic. 3. Children not falling within the categories above who have been baptised into the Catholic Faith. 4. Children enrolled in the catechumenate. Evidence of enrolment in the catechumenate will be required. 5. Other looked after children (children in public care). 6. Children of families who are members of other Christian denominations.
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St Marks CE Primary
When there are more applicants than available places in any academic year, places are allocated in accordance with the following criteria and order of priority: 1. Looked after Children (Children in Public Care) 2. Children who will have a sibling attending St Marks School at the beginning of their first term. 3. Children whose home is in the parish of St Mark, Bromley (see appendix). 4. Children of parents whose names are on the church Electoral Roll of St Marks, Bromley, but who do not live in the parish. 5. Children of parents who, in the two years preceding the closing date for applications, have attended church at least once every month, whose application is supported in a completed clerical reference form and who reside closer to St Marks School than to any other Church of England Aided Primary School. 6. Children of parents living in close proximity to the School, (priority being given to those living the nearest) Within each criterion, children are placed in proximity order. Notes In all admissions documentation where we state parent we mean the childs parent or legal guardian. A Looked After Child is a child who is in care to a local authority or who is provided with accommodation by that authority and will still be looked after when at the time an application for their admission to a school is made, and who the local authority has confirmed will still be looked after at the time when the child is admitted to the school. Children placed by the Local Authority by a kinship or residency order are NOT classed as Looked After Children. Sibling refers to brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step brother or sister, or the child of the parent/carers partner, and in every case, the child should be living in the same family unit at the same address. The elder sibling must still be on roll at the school when the younger child starts school. Home being where the child normally resides as their only or principal residence. Addresses involved in child minding (professional or relatives) are excluded. Parents will be asked to provide documentary evidence to confirm an address and parental responsibility. A Church will need to be a full member of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland. Proximity distance will be measured (in a straight line/ by the shortest walking route) from the front door of the childs home address (including flats) to the main entrance of the school building, using the Local Authoritys computerised measuring system, with those living closer to the school receiving the higher priority.
St Marys Catholic Primary

Where there are more applicants than available places, the places will be offered to children falling into the following categories and order of priority: 1. Looked after Catholic Children or looked after Children in the care of Catholic families. 2. Baptised Catholic children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission; 3. Baptised Catholic children who have at least one parent or guardian who is a committed and practising Catholic and a member of the parish community of St. Edmunds Beckenham, St. Marks West Wickham, or Holy Rosary, Hayes. For admission to Reception, eighteen places will be allocated to St Marks, eleven places to Holy Rosary and all remaining places allocated to St Edmunds. If the quota of places allocated to St Marks and Holy Rosary is not used, the quota will be transferred to children from St Edmunds. 4. Baptised Catholic children who are each certified by a priest of the parish to have at least one parent or guardian who is both a committed and practising Catholic and a member of a parish not mentioned into category (3) above; 5. Other baptised Catholic children; 6. Other looked after children. 7. Other children. Where the number of children in any category exceeds the number of places available, the following rules will be applied, in the order listed, to decide which children to admit. a. Applications will be ranked in the order shown on the Supplementary Form. Highest priority to those who attend Mass weekly, then at least once a month, etc.
If you list any of the following schools in your application you must also complete the schools Supplementary Information Form (SIF). This is available from the relevant school and must be returned to the school by the application deadline Tuesday 15 January 2013. b. Places will then be offered to children living nearest the school. Measurements of distance will be taken in a straight line from the front door of home to the main door of the school. The distance will be supplied by the local authority derived from their computerised mapping system. Looked After Children A looked after child is a child who is in care to a local authority or who is provided with accommodation by that authority and will still be looked after when at the time an application for their admission to a school is made, and who the local authority has confirmed will still be looked after at the time when the child is admitted to the school. Children placed by the Local Authority by a Kinship or residency order are NOT classed as Looked After Children. Siblings The attendance of a sibling at St Peter and St Pauls school at the time of admission will increase the priority of any application within each category. A sibling is defined as a full brother or sister or step/half brother or sister living at the same address, a child who is living as part of the family unit by reason of a Court Order or a child who has been placed with foster carers as a result of being looked after by the Local Authority. Special Consideration The Governing Body may increase the priority of an application within a category where evidence is provided at the time of application of an exceptional social, medical or pastoral need of the child that can be most appropriately met by the school. Tie Break Where the number of applications in any of the above categories exceeds the number of places available and it is necessary to decide between applications the following order of priorities will be applied: 1. Siblings 2. Special consideration/social and medical needs 3. Proximity of the childs home to the school as measured in a straight line from the front door of the home to the front door of the school using the measurement supplied by Bromley Council as derived from their computerised mapping system.
St Peter & St Paul Catholic Primary

Where there are more applications than places available priority will be given to Catholic applicants in accordance with over-subscription criteria listed below. All applicants are required to support the aims and ethos of the school. In accordance with the above the following criteria will be applied: 1. Looked after baptised Catholic Children or nonCatholic looked after children in the care of Catholic families. 2. To baptised Catholic children or baptised children belonging to Churches in communion with the See of Rome from practising families living in the parish of St Joseph in St Mary and St Pauls Cray. 3. To baptised practicing Catholic children or baptised children from practising families belonging to Churches in communion with the See of Rome living in neighbouring parishes (Chislehurst, Petts Wood, Bexley and Greenwich). 4. To baptised Catholic children or baptised children from practising families belonging to Churches in communion with the See of Rome living in the parish of St Joseph in St Mary and St Pauls Cray. 5. To baptised Catholic children or baptised children from practising families belonging to Churches in communion with the See of Rome living in neighbouring parishes. 6. Any other looked after Children 7. To baptised Non Catholic children living in the parish of St Joseph in St Mary and St Pauls Cray. 8. To baptised Non-Catholic children living in neighbouring parishes. 9. The Governing Body welcomes all applications particularly from those of other denominations and faiths who support the religious ethos of the school.
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St Philomenas Catholic Primary
Where the number of applications exceeds 30, the Governors will offer places using the following criteria in the order stated: 1. Looked after Catholic children or Looked after children in the care of Catholic 2. Baptised Catholic children. Evidence of Baptism will be required and written verification of this commitment and practice will be required by the Governors from the Parish Priest as part of the Admissions Form. Applicants will be ranked using the frequency of Mass attendance on the Supplementary Information Form: Regular (ie every Saturday evening or Sunday), Occasional (ie once or twice a month), or Irregular (ie less often than once a month). See Notes. 3. Children enrolled in the catechumenate. Evidence of enrolment in the catechumenate will be required from the Parish Priest. 4. Other looked after children. 5. Children of parents committed to other Christian denominations. Priority is given to members of other Christian Churches that are full members of Churches Together in England . The application form requires a reference from the Minister of the denomination concerned. 6. Any other children. The following order of priorities will be applied when applications within any of the above categories exceed the places available and it is necessary to decide between applications: a. Children who will have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission (see Notes). b. Children who both worship and live in the parish of Our Lady of the Crays, Cray Valley. c. Children from a parish other than Our Lady of the Crays, Cray Valley. d. Proximity of the childs home to the school, as measured in a straight line from the front door of the home to the front door of the school. The measurements are made for us by the Local Authority using their computerised mapping system. Notes Brother or sister means a child who lives as brother or sister, including natural brothers or sisters, adopted siblings, stepbrothers or sisters and foster brothers or sisters. In every case, the child must be living in the same family unit at the same address. Catholics include members of the Latin and Oriental Rite Churches that are in union with the Bishop of Rome. Looked After Catholic Children or Looked After Children in the care of Catholic families: A looked after child is a child who is in care to a local authority or who is provided with accommodation by that authority and will still be looked after when at the time an application for their admission to a school is made, and who the local authority has confirmed will still be looked after at the time when the child is admitted to the school. Children placed by the Local Authority by a Kinship or residency order are NOT classed as Looked After Children. Where incorrect information is used to unfairly gain a place then the governors will immediately withdraw any place offered.
St Vincents Catholic Primary

Where there are more applications than places available, places will be offered using the following criteria in the order stated: 1. Looked after Catholic children (children in care**) or looked after children in the care of Catholic families, in which case, proof of baptism in the Catholic Church of at least one of the carers will be required. 2. Baptised Catholic children who will have a sibling* attending St Vincents Catholic Primary School at the beginning of their first term. 3. Other Baptised Catholic children. Within categories 1-3, proof of baptism in the Catholic Church will be required. Applications will be ranked according to the frequency of attendance at Mass as shown on the Supplementary Form; with those attending most frequently being accorded priority and verified by the Parish Priest for the previous 12 month period.
If you list any of the following schools in your application you must also complete the schools Supplementary Information Form (SIF). This is available from the relevant school and must be returned to the school by the application deadline Tuesday 15 January 2013. 4. Other looked after children (children in care). 5. Other children who will have a sibling* attending St Vincents Catholic Primary School at the beginning of their first term. 6. Children who are members of Eastern Orthodox Churches. Proof of Baptism will be required. 7. Children of families who are members of other Christian denominations that are part of Churches Together in England. Proof of Baptism (or dedication) provided by a priest or minister of a designated place of worship will be required. 8. Any other children. Within category 5, priority is given to members of Eastern Orthodox Churches and then the other Christian Churches that are full members of Churches Together in England . Within all the categories 1-6 and sub-categories, priority is given in order of proximity measured in a straight line from the front door of the home to the centre doors of the school, with those living the nearest being accorded priority. The distance will be supplied by the local authority derived from their computerised mapping system. *A sibling is defined as a full/step/half brother or sister living at the same address, a child who is living as part of the family unit by reason of a Court Order or a child who has been placed with foster carers as a result of being looked after by the Authority. ** Looked after child (child in care) is a child who is in care to a local authority or who is provided with accommodation by that authority and will still be looked after at the time when an application for their admission to a school is made, and who the local authority has confirmed will still be looked after at the time when the child is admitted to the school. Children placed by the Local Authority by a Kinship or residency order are NOT classed as Looked After Children. Where incorrect information is used to unfairly gain a place then the governors will immediately withdraw any place offered.
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Infant to junior transfer

Children in Year 2 in a Bromley infant school transferring to Year 3
Closing date for Year 3 applications Friday 15 March 2013 Offers will be made on Friday 19 April 2013 Transfer between linked infant and junior schools
In February 2013 Bromley borough residents with children in Year 2 at Bromley infant schools will be issued an Infant to Junior transfer application form by Bromley admissions. The application closing date is Friday 15 March 2013. Linked Infant to Junior Schools: Alexandra Infant Bromley Road Infant Crofton Infant Darrick Wood Infant Hawes Down Infant Pickhurst Infant Alexandra Junior Worsley Bridge Junior Crofton Junior Darrick Wood Junior Hawes Down Junior Pickhurst Junior Application forms available Closing date Offer day Deadline for acceptance February 2013 Friday 15 March 2013 Friday 19 April 2013 Friday 3 May 2013
How places are allocated

All Year 3 applications will be processed at the same time and places will be offered according to the following over subscription criteria: 1. Looked After Children Children in Public Care. 2. Children in attendance at the linked infant school If the number of applications for the linked infant school exceeds the number of places available in the junior school, the allocation of places will be made in accordance with criterion 3 and then criterion 4. 3. Siblings - Children who have a brother or sister at the preferred school or the linked infant school at the beginning of their first term (the younger sibling must be on roll at the school when the older child starts at the junior school - siblings of Reception age children who will not be on roll in September 2013 will not be considered as siblings) 4. Proximity - Proximity as measured in a straight line from the front door of the home to the main entrance door of the school Crofton Junior School and Highfield Junior School have Foundation status. Details of the over subscription criteria can be found on the relevant schools website.
In addition, the following schools are linked to provide extra places for children transferring from Year 2: Dorset Road Infant and Mottingham Primary (8 extra Year 3 places) Mead Road Infant and Red Hill Primary (20 extra Year 3 places)
Applications for September 2013 Year 3 places in Primary school

All other applicants for a Year 3 place in any Bromley school must complete a Primary In Year application form. The application will then be processed through the In Year scheme.
Admissions during the school year

In Year Admissions
If you have recently moved into the London Borough of Bromley and your child is not on roll at a school within a reasonable travel distance, please contact a member of the In Year admissions team on 020 8461 7993 for details of how to apply. A Fair Access Protocol exists to ensure that children without school places, especially those most vulnerable, are offered a place as soon as possible. These children will take priority over children wishing to transfer between schools.
Special educational needs (SEN)

Some children have greater difficulty learning than others. For most of these children extra help can be provided by the school. However, for a very small number the help required will be significant and may call for a statutory assessment to identify their needs and any special provision needed. Many children with these significant and complex needs will be identified prior to attending school, and provision where appropriate, will be in place when they start school. The Special Educational Needs Group, based at the Civic Centre, receives referrals from parents and schools. It co-ordinates the assessment and when a statement is necessary will ensure it is produced. For most children, extra support is given in their mainstream school, although for some a period of attendance at a special unit within a mainstream school or at a special school may be appropriate. If you are concerned about your childs educational progress, you should first discuss the matter with your childs pre-school provider or contact the Pre-School Specialist Early Support Services on 020 8466 8811.
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Free school meals

Free school meals are currently available to pupils attending a London Borough of Bromley school whose parents/carers are in receipt of one of the following: DWP Income Support Income-based Jobseekers/Employment & Support Allowance The guaranteed element of State Pension Credit (assessed by HM Revenue and Customs) Child Tax Credit ONLY (no working Tax Credit) with a gross annual income (assessed by HM Revenue and Customs) not exceeding 16,190. Support from the National Asylum Support Service or a Local Authority Social Services Asylum team. Parents/carers living within the Bromley borough whose children attend a school in another Local Authority should contact the Authority in which the school is situated to apply for free school meals. An application needs to be completed each academic year and the eligibility runs from September to July. However, if benefit ceases during the academic year parents/ carers must inform the Authority and the school will be advised to discontinue free school meals. Parents/ carers are sent a letter of authorisation for each child and the Authority informs the school. Parents who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply for free school meals. Not only will your son/daughter be provided with school dinners free of charge but also, for each child eligible for free school meals, the school will receive additional funding to benefit all pupils attending the school.
Home to school travel and transport guidance

Reasonable travel time is defined for a primary age child to be 45 minutes by a timetabled journey. Bromley admissions will normally use the Transport for London Journey Planner for this purpose. The travel time increases to 75 minutes for secondary school. Statutory walking distance is two miles for children under the age of eight (three miles for older children). The measurement is not necessarily the shortest distance as it is measured by the shortest route the child (accompanied as necessary) can walk with reasonable safety. The route may include footpaths, bridleways and other pathways. Department for Educations Home to School Travel and Transport Guidance issued in 2007 and current at the time of publication (September 2012). All children under 16 (under 18 if still in full-time education) can travel free on London Transport buses and trams. From the age of 11 children are required to carry an Oyster Card. More information is available from TFL on 0843 222 1234 or www.tfl.gov.uk
If you think you may be eligible for free school meals please call 020 8313 4044 or apply online at www.bromley.gov.uk/apply. Applications should be submitted no later than the end of July 2013 to ensure they are processed for the start of the new school year.
Useful contacts
Local Authorities
Bromley shares its border with eight other Local Authorities. If you wish to apply to a school in another borough please contact the admissions team of the Local Authority in which the school is located to obtain the school DfE number. London Borough of Bexley www.bexley.gov.uk 020 8303 7777 London Borough of Croydon www.croydon.gov.uk 020 8726 6400 Royal Borough of Greenwich www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk 020 8921 8043 London Borough of Lambeth www.lambeth.gov.uk 020 7926 9503 London Borough of Lewisham www.lewisham.gov.uk 020 8314 8282 London Borough of Southwark www.southwark.gov.uk 020 7525 5337 Kent County Council www.kent.gov.uk 01622 696 565 Surrey County Council www.surrey.gov.uk South East Area 08456 009 009
Other useful contacts

Child Benefit Office of HMRC 0845 302 1444 Bromley Council Tax 020 8242 9312 Ofsted 0300 123 1231 www.ofsted.gov.uk DfE Department for Education 08700 002 288 www.dfe.gov.uk
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Location of Bromley Infant, Junior and Primary Schools

GREENWICH SOUTHWARK LEWISHAM
19 40
A20
A20
66
01 5
A2
BEXLEY
21 51 38
2 A22
9 8
Elmstead Woods
1 A2
LAMBETH
2 35 55 32 58 1
New Beckenham
74
Beckenham Junction 61
Chislehurst
11
Chislehurst
52 Kent House
43 59
53 3
39 23 34
020 A2A
Beckenham Rd Tram
7
A222
12 Avenue Rd Tram Clock House Birkbeck Station

A2 13
Shortlands
71
Bromley North A222
68
13
A224
Bromley South Elmers End
BROMLEY4
60
56
Bickley
64
St Mary Cray
63 36
A222
Croydon
37
Eden Park
70
57 54 15 14
Orpington Petts Wood
1 A2
47 44
CRAY AVEN UE
28 29
50
St Mary Cray
62
A224
B265
45 46
14 A2
65 30
1 A2
42
A232
West Wickham Hayes
Hayes
49
West Wickham
Orpington
6
25 26
27
A23 2
73 33
A2 33
17
18 69
31 67 72
CO UR T
Farnborough
22
RO AD
10
M25 JUNCTION 4
24 A2
24
CROYDON
20
A21
A21
48
Downe
KENT
16
Cudham
33 A2
41
Biggin Hill
SURREY
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38
Alexandra Infant Alexandra Junior Balgowan Primary Bickley Primary Biggin Hill Primary Blenheim Pimary Bromley Road Infant Burnt Ash Primary Castlecombe Primary Chelsfield Primary Chislehurst CE Primary Churchfields Primary Clare House Primary Crofton Infant Crofton Junior Cudham CE Primary Darrick Wood Infant Darrick Wood Junior Dorset Road Infant Downe Primary Edgebury Primary Farnborough Primary Grays Farm Primary Green Street Green Primary Hawes Down Infant Hawes Down Junior Hayes Primary Highfield Infant Highfield Junior Hillside Primary Holy Innocents RC Primary James Dixon Primary Keston CE Primary Leesons Primary Malcolm Primary Manor Oak Primary Marian Vian Primary Mead Road Infant
39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74
Midfield Primary Mottingham Primary Oaklands Primary Oak Lodge Primary Parish CE Primary Perry Hall Primary Pickhurst Infant Pickhurst Junior Poverest Primary Pratts Bottom Primary Princes Plain Primary Raglan Primary Red Hill Primary Royston Primary Scotts Park Primary Southborough Primary St Anthonys RC Primary St Georges CE Primary St James RC Primary St Johns CE Primary St Josephs RC Primary St Marks CE Primary St Marys RC Primary St Mary Cray Primary St Pauls Cray CE Primary St Peter & St Paul RC Primary St Philomenas RC Primary St Vincents RC Primary The Highway Primary The Pioneer Academy, Stewart Fleming Primary School Tubbenden Primary Unicorn Primary Valley Primary Warren Road Primary Wickham Common Primary Worsley Bridge Junior
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Index
Important Dates Message from Bromley admissions 3 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 8 8 8 9 9 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 Could I be offered a place at a school I do not want What happens if I do not want to accept the place I am offered An insight into Bromley infant and primary schools 14 14 15-38
Step 1 - Getting ready

Application deadline Doing your research Supplementary Information Forms (SIFs) Sibling application Twins and other multiple births Application home address and supporting documents Change of address (including supporting documents)
Common Application Form (CAF) for Bromley borough residents pull-out, (centre pages), complete and submit by Tuesday 15 January 2013
Term dates 2013 2014 The appeals process Proximity and appeals information Over-subscription criteria Academies, Foundation and Voluntary Aided schools Infant to Junior transfer Year 2 children in a Bromley infant school transferring to Year 3 Admissions during the school year In year admissions Secondary Transfer Special educational needs (SEN) Free school meals Home to school travel and transport Reasonable travel time Statutory walking distance Useful contacts Location map of Bromley infant, junior and primary schools Translations Human Rights Act 1998 and Race Relations Acts 1976 & 2000 38 39 40-41 42-51 52 53 53 53 53 54 54 54 54 55 56-57 59 59
Step 2 - Completing your application

Stating school preferences Looked After Children children in public care How to submit your CAF Over-subscription criteria Online applications
Step 3 - Submitting your application

Data entry check letter How is it decided which school will be offered Notification of application outcome Deadline for accepting offer Withdrawing an offered place Waiting lists Late applications Frequently asked questions What is co-ordinated admissions Are places offered on a first come, first served basis Do I need to apply for more than one school What happens if there are more applications than places to offer Will the school be told my preference order Can I make changes to my preferences after the closing date Do I have a choice of schools Do schools have catchment areas Will I be offered my first preference Are Bromley residents given priority for Bromley schools What happens if I only list one school on my application
Contact details for Bromley School admissions 60
Human Rights Act 1998 The Human Rights Act 1998 confers a right of access to education. This right does not extend to securing a place at a particular school.
32 32 Moving Moving onon to to Secondary Secondary School School in in Bromley Bromley 2012 2012 The Race Relations Act 1976 makes it unlawful for admissions authorities to discriminate against applicants on the
Secondary Secondary Booklet Booklet 2012_A4.indd 2012_A4.indd 32 32
Race Relations Acts 1976 and 2000
basis of race, colour, nationality or national or ethnic origin. The London Borough of Bromley is committed to Equal 12/08/2011 12/08/2011 10:13 1 Opportunities in service delivery.
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Bromley School Admissions Team Education and Care Services Civic Centre Stockwell Close Bromley BR1 3UH Telephone: 020 8313 4044
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Starting Primary Education

Tuesday 15 January 2013

Education and Care Services

Application deadline Tuesday 15 January 2013 No Application no place!

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After Monday 20 May

*Circumstances will be considered by the Admissions Team Manager

Dr Tessa Moore Assistant Director (Education) Education and Care Services

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Message from Bromley admissions team to Bromley residents

What we expect our residents to do:

Application deadline Tuesday 15 January 2013

Doing your research

Supplementary Information Forms

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London Borough of Bromley application addresses

Application home address documents required

Change of address between 16 January and 12 February

Completing your application

Guidelines for completing your Common Application Form (CAF)

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How to submit your CAF

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Submitting your application

Data-entry check letter

Notification of application outcome

What happens next?

Deadline for accepting an offer

Refusing an offer of a school place

Withdrawing an offered place

Other late applications

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Frequently asked questions

Are places offered on a first come first served basis?

Can I make changes to my preferences after the application deadline?

Do I need to apply for more than one school?

Do I have a choice of schools?

Do schools have catchment areas?

Will the school be told my preference order?

Frequently asked questions

Could I be offered a place at a school I do not want?

Are Bromley residents given priority for Bromley schools?

What happens if I do not want to accept the place I am offered?

What happens if I only list one school on my application?

14 Starting Primary Education in Bromley 2013

An insight into Bromley infant and primary schools

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Biggin Hill Primary

Bromley Road Infant School

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Chislehurst (St Nicholas) CE Primary S