The short version
Below-average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 173
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 10.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bromley
- Trust
- AQUINAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs Dawn Ardern (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lakes Road, Keston, Kent, BR2 6BN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBaston House School
Independent · 1.3km away
Wickham Common Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Hayes School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Shaftesbury Nash College
Special school · 2.2km away
Darrick Wood School
Secondary · 2.3km away
Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School
Primary · 2.3km away
Darrick Wood Junior School
Primary · 2.3km away
Bishop Justus CofE School
Secondary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Keston Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Keston Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Keston Church of England Primary School?
Keston Church of England Primary School currently has 173 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Keston Church of England Primary School take?
Keston Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Keston Church of England Primary School?
Keston Church of England Primary School is in Keston, BR2 6BN, in the Bromley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Keston Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Keston Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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