Balgowan Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Balgowan Road Beckenham Kent BR3 4HJ |
| Phone | 02086586374 |
| Reference Number | 137216 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 615 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.36%
Girls: 47.64% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 18.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 40 | 90 |
| 2 | 44 | 44 | 88 |
| 3 | 44 | 42 | 86 |
| 4 | 43 | 50 | 93 |
| 5 | 47 | 33 | 80 |
| 6 | 45 | 43 | 88 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 62.1% |
| White, Other | 15% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.4% |
| White & Asian | 3.1% |
| Indian | 2.4% |
| Unclassified | 2.3% |
| Asian, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 1.1% |
| Caribbean | 1.1% |
| African | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-07-11 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-16 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-11-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-03-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2011-01-07 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2009-11-03 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-01-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-11-24 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-01-07 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2009-11-03 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-01-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-11-24 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 109 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 107 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 1.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 1.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Churchfields Primary School
Churchfields Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 4QY |
0.34 miles |
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Harris Primary Academy Beckenham
Manor Way, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 3SJ |
0.54 miles |
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Alexandra Infant School
Kent House Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 1JG |
0.68 miles |
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Harris Primary Academy Kent House
High Street, Penge, London, SE20 7QR |
0.68 miles |
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Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green
St George's Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 5JG |
0.73 miles |
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Marian Vian Primary School
Shirley Crescent, Elmers End, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 4AZ |
0.74 miles |
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Stewart Fleming Primary School
Witham Road, Anerley, London, SE20 7YB |
0.86 miles |
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Genoa Road, Anerley, London, SE20 8ES |
0.95 miles |
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Worsley Bridge Primary School
Worsley Bridge Primary School, Brackley Road, BECKENHAM, Kent, BR3 1RF |
0.97 miles |
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Monks Orchard Primary School
The Glade, Shirley, The Glade, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 7UF |
1.01 miles |
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St John's Church of England Primary School
Maple Road, Penge, London, SE20 8HU |
1.02 miles |
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Clare House Primary School
Overbury Avenue, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 6PY |
1.08 miles |
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St Christophers The Hall School
49 Bromley Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 5PA |
1.12 miles |
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Unicorn Primary School
Creswell Drive, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 3AL |
1.15 miles |
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Alexandra Junior School
Cator Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5DS |
1.18 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Westgate Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 5DE |
1.18 miles |
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Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace
Malcolm Road, Penge, London, SE20 8RH |
1.19 miles |
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Oasis Academy Ryelands
Oakley Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4XG |
1.32 miles |
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James Dixon Primary School
William Booth Road, Anerley, London, SE20 8BW |
1.38 miles |
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St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy
Albert Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4JD |
1.46 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Kings London
25 Beckenham Road, Beckenham, London, BR3 4PR |
0.26 miles |
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Harris Academy Beckenham
Manor Way, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 3SJ |
0.66 miles |
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Orion Eden Park
Balmoral Avenue, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 3RD |
0.71 miles |
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Harris Girls Academy Bromley
Lennard Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 1QR |
0.81 miles |
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Oasis Academy Arena
Albert Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4QL |
1.28 miles |
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Langley Park School for Boys
South Eden Park Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 3BP |
1.34 miles |
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Langley Park School for Girls
Hawksbrook Lane, South Eden Park Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 3BE |
1.44 miles |
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Orchard Park High School
Orchard Way, Shirley, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 7NJ |
1.45 miles |
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Sedgehill Academy
Sedgehill Road, Lewisham, London, SE6 3QW |
1.5 miles |
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Bishop Challoner School
228 Bromley Road, Bromley, BR2 0BS |
1.53 miles |
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Harris Academy South Norwood
Cumberlow Avenue, London, SE25 6AE |
1.59 miles |
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Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
Maberley Road, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 2JH |
1.71 miles |
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Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form
11 Oliver Grove, London, SE25 6EJ |
1.74 miles |
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Oasis Academy Shirley Park
Shirley Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 7AL |
1.83 miles |
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Beckmead Park Academy
Monks Orchard Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 3BZ |
1.85 miles |
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Sydenham High School, GDST
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1.86 miles |
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Beckmead College
Tennison Road, London, SE25 5RR |
1.89 miles |
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Brent Knoll School
Perry Rise, London, SE23 2QU |
1.9 miles |
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Forest Hill School
Dacres Road, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2XN |
1.94 miles |
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Bonus Pastor Catholic College
Winlaton Road, Downham, Bromley, Kent, BR1 5PZ |
2.21 miles |