La Fontaine Academy, Bromley
La Fontaine Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Bromley, part of Step Academy Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 20 schools in Bromley with published results, and 637th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. It was 72% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Demand
- 1.5 first choices per place
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Bromley (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
La Fontaine Academy in detail
La Fontaine Academy in its own words
In its own words: "For any correspondence for the Chair of the Academy Committee please send via the Academy Office."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Since its inception, La Fontaine Academy has been committed to ensuring that our children have an exceptional education and that each child, irrespective of their starting point, is able to progress and achieve success."
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open evening on Monday 23 November 2026 and an open evening on Monday 22 March 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Bromley
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at La Fontaine Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 95% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 79% in Bromley and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (95% in reading, 95% in maths).
Getting a place at La Fontaine Academy
For September 2026 entry, 135 families put La Fontaine Academy as their first choice and 360 named it as one of their preferences, for 90 places offered. That is 1.5 first choices for every place. 47 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to La Fontaine Academy are Bickley Primary School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 82% reading, 84% maths); St George's, Bickley, Church of England Primary School (0.2 miles, Outstanding, 81% reading, 79% maths); Raglan Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 80% reading, 75% maths); and Orion Scotts Park (0.6 miles, Good, 68% reading, 73% maths).
La Fontaine Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Bickley Primary SchoolSt George's, Bickley, Church of England Primary SchoolRaglan Primary SchoolOrion Scotts Park
The trust
La Fontaine Academy is one of 19 schools run by Step Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 80% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 27.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (40%), Mixed (18%) and Asian (9%).
In 2026, 75 pupils (15.2%) received SEN support and 10 (2%) 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 Bromley South Rail Station, about 990 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Lord Homesdale, 330 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood La Fontaine Academy stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 434 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Bromley (188), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, La Fontaine Academy issued 9 suspensions, 2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to La Fontaine Academy are Bullers Wood School for Boys (0.4 miles), Orion Ravensbourne (0.7 miles), Bullers Wood School (0.9 miles) and Bishop Justus CofE School (1.6 miles).
Bullers Wood School for BoysOrion RavensbourneBullers Wood SchoolBishop Justus CofE School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
This is a friendly and inspiring place to learn where all pupils have the same opportunities to succeed. Pupils and staff are proud of their school. The core values of the trust, which include positivity, aspiration and passion, are clear in all that the school does.
Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning. Teaching staff are skilled and use consistent approaches to support pupils with their learning. For example, the sharp focus on the intended learning in each lesson means that teachers can check precisely what pupils have understood.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
All pupils study a curriculum that goes beyond the breadth and scope of the national curriculum. For example, pupils enjoy studying French from the Reception class onwards. Across the curriculum, pupils develop secure and detailed knowledge, preparing them for the demands of secondary school. Leaders identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) with precision. Staff then make necessary adjustments to help these pupils to learn successfully.
The school focuses on developing pupils' ability to express themselves clearly and consider the views of others. Pupils are given carefully planned opportunities to explore ideas in order to clarify their thinking. This approach helps pupils when they come to record their ideas in writing. Overall, pupils achieve exceptionally high standards and are well prepared for their next steps.
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its June 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
10.0%
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 remained stable at around 93% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 95% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 95% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.3
Avg class size
28.4
Infant (KS1)
26.5
KS2
18
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with La Fontaine Academy
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near La Fontaine Academy.
- Junior Adventures Group @ La Fontaine BR1At the school · Not yet graded
- Next Thing Education Camps Ltd. - St George's Bickley C E Primary School310m away · Not yet graded
- Munchkin Sports Bickley Park School Holiday Camp640m away · Not yet graded
- Buddies Club830m away · Not yet graded
- 6occer Academy Kids Holiday Club870m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to La Fontaine Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. La Fontaine Academy 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
- 40
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 40 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 35 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
9 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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at La Fontaine Academy
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
72%
Available places
451 pupils
630 places
179 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Bromley
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bromley
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: 1.5 first choices per place
Inspection History(3)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
75
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
17.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
492
Total Pupils
255
Boys
237
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
21.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,868
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,158
Per pupil
£2518k
Total funding
£68k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.3%
Overall absence
9.5%
Persistent absence
379
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
Questions parents ask about La Fontaine Academy
What are SATs results like at La Fontaine Academy?
Of the pupils at La Fontaine Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 93% reached the expected standard in reading and 95% did so in maths.
What is La Fontaine Academy's Ofsted rating?
La Fontaine Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2017 it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for La Fontaine Academy?
No fixed boundary. When La Fontaine Academy is oversubscribed, Bromley allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at La Fontaine Academy?
La Fontaine Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 72% of its 630 places.
How big are the classes at La Fontaine Academy?
Classes at La Fontaine Academy average 27.3 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to La Fontaine Academy?
La Fontaine Academy has around 492 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at La Fontaine Academy?
4.3% of sessions were missed at La Fontaine Academy in 2024/25. 9.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to La Fontaine Academy?
Apply through Bromley's coordinated admissions process, naming La Fontaine Academy 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 La Fontaine Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Junior Adventures Group @ La Fontaine BR1 (registered, not yet graded). There are 4 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near La Fontaine Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 40 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 35 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 9 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 La Fontaine Academy?
La Fontaine Academy is at Nightingale Lane, Bickley, Bromley, Kent, BR1 2SQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)