The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 434
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 28.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bromley
- Trust
- SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Michelle Aldred (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
William Booth Road, Anerley, London, SE20 8BW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCypress Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Stewart Fleming Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Harris Academy South Norwood
Secondary · 1.2km away
St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form
16 plus · Grammar · 1.5km away
Churchfields Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
South Norwood Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
South Norwood Primary
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend James Dixon Primary School?
James Dixon Primary School currently has 434 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does James Dixon Primary School take?
James Dixon Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is James Dixon Primary School?
James Dixon Primary School is in London, SE20 8BW, in the Bromley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does James Dixon Primary School have a sixth form?
No, James Dixon Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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