Pickhurst Infant Academy, West Wickham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school excels at helping all children learn to read fluently while building their confidence with new vocabulary. Staff provide outstanding support for children with additional needs, ensuring they progress well and feel included in all activities. The school creates a calm, happy environment where children develop positive behaviour and strong relationships with caring staff.
Key Strengths
- Teaching of phonics and early reading is excellent, with pupils learning to read fluently and accurately
- Strong focus on spoken language and vocabulary development from early years onwards
- Exceptional support for pupils with SEND, who progress very well from their starting points
- Attendance consistently above national averages with robust support systems in place
- Well-structured personal development programme with a wide range of enrichment activities
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
Cooking clubs, drama clubs, technology clubs, LEGO clubs, rock band performances, composer of the week, wellbeing week, outdoor learning, caring for school rabbits and dogs, community fundraisers
Pickhurst Infant Academy is a strong school where pupils achieve well above average outcomes in a supportive and happy environment. Leaders have created a culture of high expectations and ambition with excellent teaching and a well-sequenced curriculum.
At a Glance
7.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
27.3
Avg class size
27.3
Infant (KS1)
12
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
336 pupils
360 capacity
24 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - West Wickham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for West Wickham
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(104)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.19417%
Overall absence
8.08511%
Persistent absence
235
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Pickhurst Infant Academy
The Ravensbourne School
Glebe School
Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy
Langley Park School for Girls
Hayes School
Langley Park School for Boys
Baston House School
Beckmead Park Academy
Bishop Justus CofE School
Ravens Wood School
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