The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
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
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
16% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 212
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bromley
- Trust
- INICIO EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Hodson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Highway, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9DJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School
Secondary · 878m away
Chelsfield Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Burwood School
Special school · 1.2km away
Bromley Beacon Academy
Academy · 1.2km away
Orion Blenheim
Primary · 1.5km away
Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Priory School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Harris Academy Orpington
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend The Highway Primary School?
The Highway Primary School currently has 212 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Highway Primary School take?
The Highway Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Highway Primary School?
The Highway Primary School is in Orpington, BR6 9DJ, in the Bromley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Highway Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Highway Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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