Crofton Infant School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Towncourt Lane Petts Wood Orpington Kent BR5 1EL |
| Reference Number | 138611 |
Crofton Infant School continues to demonstrate outstanding performance in education, creating a welcoming environment where students feel safe and supported. The school fosters a strong sense of community, with a curriculum that is well organized and encourages pupils to achieve high standards across various subjects. Children show excellent behavior, manage their actions well, and actively participate in school initiatives, which contributes to their personal development and enthusiasm for learning. Notably, the leadership team is committed to maintaining high expectations and has effectively collaborated with the multi-academy trust to ensure comprehensive support is provided, especially for pupils with special educational needs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 590 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.69%
Girls: 48.31% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 2.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 20.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 96 | 94 | 190 |
| 2 | 101 | 82 | 183 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 51.7% |
| Indian | 17.5% |
| White, Other | 5.8% |
| White & Asian | 4.9% |
| Chinese | 4.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.6% |
| Asian, Other | 3.1% |
| African | 2.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% |
| Irish | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Nov 2021 | School inspection |
| 01 Mar 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 04 Sep 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 20 Oct 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Crofton Infant School | |
| 20 Oct 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jun 2003 | Full inspection |
| 09 Jun 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Welcoming and friendly atmosphere among staff and pupils.
- Well-planned and organized curriculum supporting achievement in various subjects.
- Effective teaching of reading from the Reception Year.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Excellent behavior management and pupils' participation in school responsibilities.
- High levels of parental satisfaction regarding pupil safety.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 163 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 79 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Crofton Junior School
Towncourt Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR5 1EL |
0.14 miles |
|
Perry Hall Primary School
Perry Hall Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0EF |
0.66 miles |
|
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School
Maybury Close, Petts Wood, Orpington, Kent, BR5 1BL |
0.79 miles |
|
Southborough Primary School
Southborough Lane, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8AA |
1.06 miles |
|
Tubbenden Primary School
Sandy Bury, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9SD |
1.09 miles |
|
Poverest Primary School
Tillingbourne Green, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 2JD |
1.16 miles |
|
Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School
Mitchell Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9JT |
1.17 miles |
|
Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School
Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ER |
1.3 miles |
|
Darrick Wood Junior School
Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ER |
1.3 miles |
|
Harris Primary Academy Orpington
Dyke Drive, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4LZ |
1.48 miles |
|
Trinity Church of England Primary School
Princes Plain, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8LD |
1.49 miles |
|
Warren Road Primary School
Warren Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6JF |
1.53 miles |
|
St. Mary Cray Primary Academy
High Street, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4AR |
1.54 miles |
|
St Philomena's Primary School
Chelsfield Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4DR |
1.54 miles |
|
Farnborough Primary School
Farnborough Hill, Farnborough, Orpington, Kent, BR6 7EQ |
1.61 miles |
|
Leesons Primary School
Leesons Hill, St Paul's Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 2GA |
1.62 miles |
|
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
St Paul's Wood Hill, Orpington, Kent, BR5 2SR |
1.7 miles |
|
Orion Blenheim
Blenheim Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9BH |
1.75 miles |
|
The Highway Primary School
The Highway, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9DJ |
2.02 miles |
|
St Nicholas Church of England Primary
School Road, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 5PQ |
2.05 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Clannad Education Centre
112 Chistlehurst Rd, Bromley, BR6 0DW |
0.64 miles |
|
Newstead Wood School
Avebury Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9SA |
1.03 miles |
|
Darrick Wood School
Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ER |
1.3 miles |
|
Bromley High School GDST
Blackbrook Lane, Bromley, BR1 2TW |
1.36 miles |
|
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School
Goddington Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9SH |
1.48 miles |
|
TLC The Learning Centre
Princes Plain, Bromley, Orpington, Kent, BR2 8LD |
1.49 miles |
|
Bishop Justus CofE School
Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8HZ |
1.56 miles |
|
Harris Academy Orpington
Tintagel Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4LG |
1.61 miles |
|
Marjorie McClure School
110 Slades Drive, Chislehurst, BR7 6FG |
1.76 miles |
|
Bromley Beacon Academy
Avalon Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9BD |
1.82 miles |
|
Orion Coopers
Hawkwood Lane, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 5PS |
1.83 miles |
|
London South East Colleges
Rookery Lane, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8HE |
1.97 miles |
|
Woodview
Crockenhill Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4EP |
2.01 miles |
|
Ravens Wood School
Oakley Road, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8HP |
2.07 miles |
|
Riverside School
Main Road, St Paul's Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3HS |
2.26 miles |
|
Farringtons School
Perry Street, Chislehurst, BR7 6LR |
2.27 miles |
|
Bullers Wood School
St Nicolas Lane, Logs Hill, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 5LJ |
2.33 miles |
|
Bullers Wood School for Boys
Chislehurst Road, Bromley, BR1 2NW |
2.35 miles |
|
Darul Uloom London School
Foxbury Avenue, Chislehurst, BR7 6SD |
2.46 miles |
|
Kemnal Technology College
Sevenoaks Way, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 5AA |
2.48 miles |