Edgebury Primary School, Chislehurst
Edgebury Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Chislehurst, part of Aspiration for All Co-Operative Trust (AFACT). It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 44th-highest of the 68 schools in Bromley with published results, and 7,071st of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Bromley (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Edgebury Primary School in detail
Edgebury Primary School in its own words
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 2pm, an open day on Thursday 19 November 2026 at 2pm and an open day on Thursday 3 December 2026 at 2pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Bromley
Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Edgebury Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 79% in Bromley and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 75% in reading and 61% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Edgebury Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 37 families put Edgebury Primary School as their first choice and 124 named it as one of their preferences, for 39 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Edgebury Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Edgebury Primary School are Orion Mead Road (0.4 miles, Good); Montbelle Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 70% reading, 78% maths); Red Hill Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 80% reading, 86% maths); and Dulverton Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 83% reading, 88% maths).
Edgebury Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Orion Mead RoadMontbelle Primary SchoolRed Hill Primary SchoolDulverton Primary School
The trust
Edgebury Primary School is one of 2 schools run by Aspiration for All Co-Operative Trust (AFACT), an academy trust.
All 2 schools in Aspiration for All Co-Operative Trust (AFACT)
Who goes there
8.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 9.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (64%), Mixed (10%) and Asian (6%).
In 2026, 50 pupils (12.4%) received SEN support and 11 (2.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is New Eltham Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Belmont Lane / Edgebury, 80 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Edgebury Primary School issued 20 suspensions, 5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Edgebury Primary School are Chislehurst School for Girls (0.9 miles) and Orion Coopers (1.2 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's October 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Edgebury Primary School is a happy, friendly place where children thrive. The school prioritises reading brilliantly - all children start learning to read early with expert teaching and books that match what they are learning at home. Teachers are knowledgeable and caring, with strong support for all pupils including those with additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Sharp focus on early reading with well-trained staff and phonics programme - gaps identified quickly and interventions provided promptly
- Strong behaviour and conduct promoted consistently through high expectations, positive reinforcement, and school assemblies
- Broad, ambitious curriculum that matches national requirements with careful support for pupils with SEND to access same learning as peers
- Knowledgeable teachers who promote subject-specific vocabulary and provide opportunities for discussion and revision
- Leaders' visibility and efforts to stay in contact with families creates a friendly community atmosphere
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum thinking is not equally well developed across all subjects - some areas lack sufficient sequencing to help pupils expand and deepen knowledge over time
- Teachers' checks on pupils' understanding of subject-specific knowledge are sometimes not refined or purposeful, leaving gaps in what teachers know about pupil progress
- Teachers need to routinely check pupils' recall of subject-specific knowledge and address misconceptions more swiftly
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Piano tuition, sports clubs, eco-council, residential trips, student council, museum visits, charity fundraising
Edgebury Primary School is a Good school where pupils are happy and enjoy coming to school. Leaders have high ambitions for all pupils and have driven rapid curriculum developments with a broad, well-planned curriculum.
At a Glance
8.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 75% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 61% to 74% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.1
Avg class size
27.8
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
12
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Edgebury Primary School
Edgebury Echo 18th September 2026
18 Sep 2026
Edgebury Echo 22nd July 2026
22 Jul 2026
Edgebury Echo 26th June 2026
26 Jun 2026
Edgebury Echo 12th June 2026
12 Jun 2026
Edgebury Echo 22nd May 2026
22 May 2026
Edgebury Echo 8th May 2026
11 May 2026
From Edgebury Primary School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Keep up with Edgebury Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Edgebury Primary School.
- Junior Adventures Group @ Edgebury BR7At the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Edgebury Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Edgebury Primary School is in Bromley; for families living there:
Apply to Bromley for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 4 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Bromley is 19 (the median across 119 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
405 pupils
420 places
15 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Chislehurst
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Chislehurst
Across Bromley council
Places available
3,982
Applications
3,203
Got 1st preference
87.7%
Got preferred school
99.2%
All primary applications across Bromley council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
50
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
15.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
404
Total Pupils
219
Boys
185
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
18
Teachers
22.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,367
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,258
Per pupil
£2298k
Total funding
£55k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.6%
Overall absence
10.6%
Persistent absence
360
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Edgebury Primary School
Questions parents ask about Edgebury Primary School
What are SATs results like at Edgebury Primary School?
Of the pupils at Edgebury Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 81% reached the expected standard in reading and 74% did so in maths.
What is Edgebury Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Edgebury Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023.
What is the catchment area for Edgebury Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Edgebury Primary School is oversubscribed, Bromley allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Edgebury Primary School?
Edgebury Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Edgebury Primary School?
Classes at Edgebury Primary School average 29.1 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Edgebury Primary School?
Edgebury Primary School has around 404 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Edgebury Primary School?
4.6% of sessions were missed at Edgebury Primary School in 2024/25. 10.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Edgebury Primary School?
Apply through Bromley's coordinated admissions process, naming Edgebury Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Edgebury Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Junior Adventures Group @ Edgebury BR7 (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Edgebury Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 4 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bromley is 19 (the median across 119 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Edgebury Primary School?
Edgebury Primary School is at Belmont Lane, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 6BL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)