The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 69
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 8.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bromley
- Trust
- INICIO EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Abigail Carter (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hookwood Road, Pratts Bottom, Orpington, Kent, BR6 7NX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Pratts Bottom Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Pratts Bottom Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pratts Bottom Primary School?
Pratts Bottom Primary School currently has 69 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pratts Bottom Primary School take?
Pratts Bottom Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pratts Bottom Primary School?
Pratts Bottom Primary School is in Orpington, BR6 7NX, in the Bromley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pratts Bottom Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Pratts Bottom Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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