Red Hill Primary School, Chislehurst
Red Hill Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Chislehurst, part of The Pioneer Academy. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 27th-highest of the 68 schools in Bromley with published results, and 4,333rd of 14,452 across England. It was 91% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- 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
Red Hill Primary School in detail
Red Hill Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Our motto is 'Building Bright Futures'. This is in line with our aim of giving our children the skills and experiences to help them become creative, intelligent, resilient, happy and resourceful members of our community."
The school runs after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Red Hill Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% 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 80% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Red Hill Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 82 families put Red Hill Primary School as their first choice and 208 named it as one of their preferences, for 88 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 Red Hill Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Red Hill Primary School are Orion Mead Road (0.4 miles, Good); Montbelle Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 70% reading, 78% maths); Edgebury Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 81% reading, 74% maths); and Orion Ravensworth (0.7 miles, Good, 56% reading, 63% maths).
Red Hill Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Orion Mead RoadMontbelle Primary SchoolEdgebury Primary SchoolOrion Ravensworth
The trust
Red Hill Primary School is one of 23 schools run by The Pioneer Academy, 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.
What parents say
80 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Red Hill Primary School (as of April 2026): 99% would recommend the school, 99% say their child is happy there and 50% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (99%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (50%).
Who goes there
15.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Elmstead Woods, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ingleby Way, 30 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Red Hill Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Red Hill Primary School issued 32 suspensions, 4.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Red Hill Primary School are Orion Coopers (1 mile), Bullers Wood School (1.1 miles) and Chislehurst School for Girls (1.2 miles).
Orion CoopersBullers Wood SchoolChislehurst School for Girls
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; Ofsted Parent View; 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
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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from February 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school has improved significantly.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils, staff, parents and carers are proud to be part of this welcoming school. Despite its large size, the school exudes a strong sense of community and togetherness. Building positive relationships is at the centre of all that the school does. It is a place of kindness, where everyone feels listened to and looks out for each other. Pupils are assured that adults deal with their worries in a timely manner, keeping them safe.
The school is highly committed to building bright futures for all pupils. Pupils recognise this and have high aspirations for themselves. They are passionate about discovering new things. Pupils keenly participate in learning, inside the classroom and outdoors. They display high levels of self-discipline and positive learning behaviours. In the early years, children learn to play and cooperate socially with others.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school delivers a well-planned and stimulating curriculum. Adults support children in securing solid foundations in the early years. Pupils develop detailed subject knowledge and skills as they move through the school. For example, in science, Year 4 pupils learn about the different types and functions of teeth. Meanwhile, pupils in Year 6 explore how and why plants adapt to different climates and geographical biomes. Pupils apply their knowledge in a range of contexts. Teachers routinely check what pupils know and remember. They identify and address misconceptions swiftly and accurately. Many pupils are confident in recalling and drawing on what they have previously learned with confidence, precision and excitement. Staff's skilful use of interactions and questioning deepens pupils' understanding. Adults provide crucial feedback that helps pupils know what they need to do to improve in their learning.
The school quickly identifies pupils' needs. It ensures that any barriers to pupils' learning and success, irrespective of their starting points and needs, are carefully considered and minimised. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who are disadvantaged receive appropriate support. Staff are well trained in adapting teaching and tailoring learning experiences. This ensures all pupils access the ambitious goals of the curriculum.
From Ofsted's October 2024 ungraded 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 Good at its February 2019 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
15.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
80 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 75% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 80% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 83% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.7
Avg class size
29.4
Infant (KS1)
26.7
KS2
20
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Red Hill Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Red Hill Primary School.
- Junior Adventures Group @ Edgebury BR7670m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Red Hill Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Red Hill 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
- 4
- Children hurt
- 5
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, 4 serious and 33 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
10 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
91%
Near capacity
645 pupils
710 places
65 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(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
109
SEN Support
27
EHC Plans
20.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
663
Total Pupils
339
Boys
324
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
39
Teachers
17.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,483
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,201
Per pupil
£3771k
Total funding
£150k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.1%
Overall absence
11.9%
Persistent absence
581
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
Red Hill Primary School
Questions parents ask about Red Hill Primary School
What are SATs results like at Red Hill Primary School?
Of the pupils at Red Hill Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% reached the expected standard in reading and 86% did so in maths.
What is Red Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Red Hill Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Red Hill Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Red Hill 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 Red Hill Primary School?
Red Hill Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 91% of its 710 places.
How big are the classes at Red Hill Primary School?
Classes at Red Hill Primary School average 27.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Red Hill Primary School?
Red Hill Primary School has around 663 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Red Hill Primary School?
5.1% of sessions were missed at Red Hill Primary School in 2024/25. 11.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Red Hill Primary School?
Apply through Bromley's coordinated admissions process, naming Red Hill 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 Red Hill Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Red Hill Primary School: Junior Adventures Group @ Edgebury BR7 (670m away, 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 Red Hill 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, 4 serious and 33 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 10 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 Red Hill Primary School?
Red Hill Primary School is at Red Hill, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 6DA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)