Beckenham Lane, Bromley, Kent BR2 0DA
10 simple reasons to choose Valley Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Bromley.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
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 Valley Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Bromley and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.2 pupils per class and 25.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 11% 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 (International Primary Curriculum) with cross-curricular links to other subjects where appropriate. Pupils up to Year 3 participate in Forest School.
In the top 7% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 15 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. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2014.
Find another school near Valley Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Bishop Challoner Junior School (0.6 miles); St Christopher's The Hall School (1 mile); Ashgrove School (1 mile).
State Primary Schools
Burnt Ash Primary School (1.1 miles); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bromley (1.1 miles); Highfield Junior School (1.2 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Bishop Challoner School (0.6 miles); Babington House School (2.4 miles); Bromley High School (2.5 miles).
State Senior Schools
Bullers Wood School (1.6 miles); The Ravensbourne School (1.7 miles); Langley Park School for Girls (2.5 miles).