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Crofton Junior and Infant School, Orpington BR5

Towncourt Lane, Orpington, Kent BR5 1EL

10 simple reasons to choose Crofton Junior and Infant School

State primary school (academy converter) in Orpington.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Very large school with an average of six classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.

10 better reasons to choose Crofton Junior and Infant School

Schoolsmith Score®; 72.
One of the best state primary schools in Orpington and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles.
On average, 30.1 pupils per class and 30.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 5% 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.
In the top 15% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, philosophy, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Two choirs and two instrument ensembles. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2019.

Find another school near Crofton Junior and Infant School

Independent Prep Schools

Bromley High Junior School (1.6 miles); Bickley Park School (2.6 miles); Farringtons Junior School (2.9 miles).

State Primary Schools

St James' Roman Catholic Primary School, Petts Wood (0.7 miles); Southborough Primary School (1 mile); St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary Academy (1.4 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Bromley High School (1.6 miles); Farringtons School (2.9 miles); Babington House School (3.6 miles).

State Senior Schools

Darrick Wood School (1.6 miles); Newstead Wood School (1.6 miles); St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School (2.1 miles).

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