Pickhurst Lane, West Wickham, Kent BR4 0HL
10 simple reasons to choose Pickhurst Academy
State junior school (academy converter) in West Wickham.
For pupils aged 7 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Very large school with an average of five classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Pickhurst Academy
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in West Wickham and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile.
On average, 26 pupils per class and 22.6 pupils per teacher.
In the top 21% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
Subjects are taught 'creatively' and thematically with cross-curricular links to other subjects through the International Primary Curriculum. Forest School for all years.
School has achieved above average scores for pupil progress over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, philosophy, French. There is 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. Choir and instrument ensemble. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2011.
Find another school near Pickhurst Academy
Independent Prep Schools
St David's Prep (1.3 miles); Wickham Court Prep School (1.8 miles); Bishop Challoner Junior School (1.8 miles).
State Primary Schools
Highfield Junior School (1 mile); Hayes Primary School (1.2 miles); St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Bromley (1.4 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Bromley Independent Grammar School (1.8 miles); Bishop Challoner School (1.8 miles); Bromley High School (2.9 miles).
State Senior Schools
Hayes School (1.2 miles); The Ravensbourne School (1.2 miles); Langley Park School for Girls (2 miles).