The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
25%
+17.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 512
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 7.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bromley
- Trust
- CHANCERY EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Andrea Rampton (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Pickhurst Lane, West Wickham, Kent, BR4 0HL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPickhurst Infant Academy
Primary · Very close
Coney Hill School
Special school · 957m away
Highfield Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Highfield Infants' School
Primary · 1.2km away
Hawes Down Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Hawes Down Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Hawes Down Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Ravensbourne School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Pickhurst Academy's Ofsted rating?
Pickhurst Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pickhurst Academy?
Pickhurst Academy currently has 512 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pickhurst Academy take?
Pickhurst Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pickhurst Academy?
Pickhurst Academy is in West Wickham, BR4 0HL, in the Bromley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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