The short version
Below-average SATs results. 89% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 27% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
27%
-35.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 97
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 27.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bromley
- Trust
- INICIO EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Abigail Carter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Warren Road, Chelsfield, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6EP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrowns School
Independent · 634m away
The Highway Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Burwood School
Special school · 1.5km away
Bromley Beacon Academy
Academy · 1.5km away
Orion Blenheim
Primary · 1.8km away
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School
Secondary · 1.9km away
The Priory School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Harris Academy Orpington
Secondary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Chelsfield Primary School?
Chelsfield Primary School currently has 97 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chelsfield Primary School take?
Chelsfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chelsfield Primary School?
Chelsfield Primary School is in Orpington, BR6 6EP, in the Bromley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chelsfield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Chelsfield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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