Parish Church of England Primary School, Bromley
Parish Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Bromley, part of Aquinas Church of England Education Trust Limited. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 20 schools in Bromley with published results, and 2,234th of 14,452 across England. It was 95% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- 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
Parish Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 91% of Year 6 pupils at Parish Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 79% in Bromley and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 84% in reading and 74% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Parish Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 56 families put Parish Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 152 named it as one of their preferences, for 69 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 Parish Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Parish Church of England Primary School are Burnt Ash Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 82% reading, 84% maths); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 77% reading, 81% maths); Valley Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 88% reading, 89% maths); and Launcelot Primary School and Nursery (0.7 miles, Good, 71% reading, 61% maths).
Parish Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Burnt Ash Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolValley Primary SchoolLauncelot Primary School and Nursery
The trust
Parish Church of England Primary School is one of 13 schools run by Aquinas Church of England Education Trust Limited, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
All 13 schools in Aquinas Church of England Education Trust Limited
Who goes there
14.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 52 pupils (9.2%) received SEN support and 24 (4.3%) 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 Sundridge Park Rail Station, about 530 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Park Avenue (BR1), 230 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 539 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, Parish Church of England Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Parish Church of England Primary School are Haberdashers' Knights Academy (0.9 miles), Bonus Pastor Catholic College (1 mile) and Bullers Wood School for Boys (1.3 miles).
Haberdashers' Knights AcademyBonus Pastor Catholic CollegeBullers Wood School for Boys
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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its December 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Early years.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
14.2%
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 84% to 91% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 74% to 85% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 88% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.6
Avg class size
25.6
Infant (KS1)
27.3
KS2
18
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Parish Church of England Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Parish Church of England Primary School.
- Stagecoach BromleyAt the school · Not yet graded
- Munchkin Sports Parish C of E Primary School Holiday CampAt the school · Not yet graded
- NumberWorks'nWord Bromley950m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Parish Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Parish Church of England 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
- 37
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 37 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 28 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
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 Parish Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
596 pupils
630 places
34 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
52
SEN Support
24
EHC Plans
13.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
563
Total Pupils
280
Boys
283
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
34
Teachers
16.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,863
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,162
Per pupil
£3276k
Total funding
£111k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
15.1%
Persistent absence
535
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
Parish Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about Parish Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Parish Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Parish Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 91% reached the expected standard in reading and 85% did so in maths.
What is Parish Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Parish Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2011 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Parish Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Parish Church of England 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 Parish Church of England Primary School?
Parish Church of England Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 95% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Parish Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Parish Church of England Primary School average 26.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Parish Church of England Primary School?
Parish Church of England Primary School has around 563 pupils on roll. 14% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Parish Church of England Primary School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at Parish Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 15.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Parish Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Bromley's coordinated admissions process, naming Parish Church of England 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 Parish Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: Stagecoach Bromley (registered, not yet graded) and Munchkin Sports Parish C of E Primary School Holiday Camp (registered, not yet graded). There is another 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 Parish Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 37 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 28 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 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 Parish Church of England Primary School?
Parish Church of England Primary School is at London Lane, Bromley, Kent, BR1 4HF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)