Burnt Ash Primary School

About Burnt Ash Primary School

If you're a parent in Bromley weighing up Burnt Ash Primary School, the numbers from other parents are striking. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, a full 90% of the 51 respondents said they would recommend the school. That confidence is backed up by some very strong individual scores: 96% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 99% felt their child is safe. The school is also heavily oversubscribed. For the 2025/26 intake, there were 251 applications for just 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.18. Of those, 85 families put it as their first preference, and 59 first-preference offers were made. It's clearly a school that local families are keen to get into.

Academically, Burnt Ash is performing well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 85% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to a Bromley local authority average of 69%. The school also excels at stretching its pupils: 26% reached the higher standard in all three subjects. In reading, 59% achieved a higher score, and in maths that figure was 66%. Average scaled scores were 111 in both reading and maths. This performance places Burnt Ash 8th out of 69 primary schools in Bromley, putting it in the top 12% nationally. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, a graded visit in 2019, rated the school Outstanding overall, and an ungraded inspection in February 2025 confirmed that standards are being maintained, with Outstanding grades across every category including behaviour, personal development, and early years provision.

The school is a mixed, non-denominational state primary for children aged 5 to 11, with 430 pupils on roll and a capacity of 440. It has a dedicated SEN unit and offers support for a range of needs including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication, and visual impairment. Facilities include a Forest School, sports hall, playing fields, art studios, and an ICT suite. There's a good range of clubs on offer, from choir and chess to gardening and drama, plus sports like football, gymnastics and cross country. With 26.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a genuinely mixed catchment. Given its strong academic record and high demand, Burnt Ash is a realistic target for families living close enough to secure a place, particularly those who value a school with proven outcomes and strong parent satisfaction.

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