Crofton Infant School, Orpington
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at nurturing the whole child. Alongside strong teaching in reading, writing and maths, the school provides an exceptional range of experiences including theatre visits, art galleries and learning new languages. Every child, regardless of their circumstances, is supported to thrive both academically and personally through thoughtful pastoral care and a culture where kindness and respect are embedded.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional personal development programme with mental health and wellbeing curriculum
- Systematic early reading teaching using phonics matched to individual progress
- Inclusive culture with strong support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Well-designed, carefully sequenced curriculum from Nursery through Year 2
- Excellent behaviour and attendance with proactive leadership approach
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Learning new languages, computer coding, exploring the arts, poetry recitals, whole-school performances, visits to theatres and art galleries, visits to places of worship, nature learning and outdoor exploration
Crofton Infant School is a highly effective school where pupils thrive in a safe, nurturing environment with exceptional personal development and strong academic achievement across reading, writing and mathematics.
At a Glance
1.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
27.8
Avg class size
28.7
Infant (KS1)
20
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
105%
Over capacity
590 pupils
560 capacity
30 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Orpington
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Orpington
Admissions Demand - Bromley
Places available
4,062
Applications
3,312
Got 1st preference
89.0%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across Bromley (2025/26)
Inspection History(5)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.92859%
Overall absence
2.63852%
Persistent absence
379
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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