The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 51 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 435
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 23%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bromley
- Trust
- Aspiration for All Co-Operative Trust (AFACT)
- Head
- Mr Paul Haylock (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Tillingbourne Green, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 2JD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLeesons Primary School
Primary · 844m away
Perry Hall Primary School
Primary · 959m away
St. Mary Cray Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Clannad Education Centre
Independent · 1.1km away
St Philomena's Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Harris Primary Academy Orpington
Primary · 1.6km away
Hillside Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Poverest Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Poverest Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Poverest Primary School?
Poverest Primary School currently has 435 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Poverest Primary School take?
Poverest Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Poverest Primary School?
Poverest Primary School is in Orpington, BR5 2JD, in the Bromley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Poverest Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Poverest Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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