Warren Road, Chelsfield, Orpington, Kent BR6 6EP
10 simple reasons to choose Chelsfield Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) in Chelsfield, Orpington.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Chelsfield Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Orpington and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles.
On average, 24.7 pupils per class and 21.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 13% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
Core subjects are taught separately, but foundation subjects, such as geography and history, are taught as half-termly topics with cross-curricular links to other subjects where appropriate. School participates in the Forest Schools Programme for all year groups.
In the top 21% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
Find another school near Chelsfield Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Bromley High Junior School (3.9 miles); Farringtons Junior School (4.3 miles); Russell House School (4.3 miles).
State Primary Schools
Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School, Orpington (1.6 miles); Crofton Junior and Infant School (2.8 miles); St James' Roman Catholic Primary School, Petts Wood (3.4 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Farringtons School (5.3 miles); Bromley High School (5.3 miles); Babington House School (6.8 miles).
State Senior Schools
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School (1.2 miles); Newstead Wood School (2.8 miles); Darrick Wood School (3.6 miles).