Wickham Park School, West Wickham

Special
Other independent special school
Mixed
Ages 519

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Ms Hayley Gibbs
LA:Bromley
Phone:02033725725
Address:Hawes Lane, West Wickham, BR4 9AA
Status:open
Opened:19 June 2026

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 5 months ago
-

Overall

Inspected 30 April 2026View full report
URN:152362
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Beckenham and Penge
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Wickham Park School demonstrates strong, ambitious leadership focused entirely on what's best for pupils. The curriculum is carefully planned to help children master foundational skills in reading and maths while developing communication, independence and career awareness. The school has converted a church building into a calm, inspiring space with excellent facilities including outdoor areas for learning and play.

Key Strengths

  • Strong leadership with experienced, highly qualified staff focused on pupil needs
  • Well-sequenced curriculum based on national curriculum with clear focus on foundational knowledge in reading and mathematics
  • Comprehensive safeguarding systems with extensive staff training and clear protocols for managing concerns
  • Thoughtfully converted premises providing a safe, inspiring learning environment with excellent facilities
  • Clear systems for behavior management using a therapeutic approach with high expectations

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective - leaders are knowledgeable with in-depth experience of keeping vulnerable pupils safe, particularly those with special educational needs, supported by extensive staff training to level 3 and robust systems for recording and follow-up of concerns.

Extracurricular Activities

Cultural and social activities in art, forest school experience, school council, assembly programme

Wickham Park School is a proposed independent school that is likely to meet all independent school standards if registered. The school has ambitious leadership, a well-planned curriculum, and comprehensive safeguarding and welfare systems in place.

At a Glance

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Getting There

Train Stations

West Wickham Rail Station
782m · 13 min walk
West Wickham (Entrance)
785m · 13 min walk

Bus Stops

Wickham Court Road (Stop F)
520m · 8 min walk
Station Road / High Street (Stop E)
543m · 9 min walk
West Wickham Playing Fields (->S)
548m · 9 min walk
High Street / Wickham Court Road (Stop H)
598m · 10 min walk
High Street / The Grove (Stop G)
628m · 10 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

Area Demand Pressure - West Wickham

Low pressure
New homes approved:116
Projected new pupils:21

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for West Wickham

Admissions Demand - Bromley

Low demand0.92x oversubscription

Places available

3,914

Applications

3,602

Got 1st preference

67.3%

Got preferred school

95.0%

Secondary admissions across Bromley (2025/26)

Inspection History

30 April 2026

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