Creswell Drive, Beckenham, Kent BR3 3AL
10 simple reasons to choose Unicorn Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) in Beckenham.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Unicorn Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Beckenham and one of the 6 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.3 pupils per class and 24.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 16% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
English, maths, RE, PE and art are taught separately. Other foundation subjects, such as geography and history, are taught as half-termly cross-curricular topics through the International Primary Curriculum. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
In the top 20% 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 between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
There is provision for music, art, DT, drama, and dance, though usually as part of an integrated topic or another subject. Choir and orchestra. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2019.
Find another school near Unicorn Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
St David's Prep (0.9 miles); St Christopher's The Hall School (1.7 miles); Bishop Challoner Junior School (1.8 miles).
State Primary Schools
Hawes Down Primary School (1.7 miles); Highfield Junior School (1.7 miles); Valley Primary School (2.1 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Bishop Challoner School (1.8 miles); Bromley Independent Grammar School (2.5 miles); Trinity School, Croydon (2.7 miles).
State Senior Schools
Langley Park School for Girls (0.7 miles); Langley Park School for Boys (0.7 miles); Edenham High School (1.8 miles).