Churchfields Primary School

About Churchfields Primary School

Churchfields Primary School in Bromley is clearly a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 262 applications for just 59 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 4.44. Of those applications, 56 were first-preference choices, and 53 families received offers, so the vast majority of successful applicants had it as their top pick. That kind of demand suggests parents are confident in what the school offers. While the Department for Education’s Parent View data isn’t included here, the sheer volume of applications relative to places is a strong signal in itself. The school is led by headteacher Sarah Atherton and caters for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision available. It’s a mixed, non-religious state primary with no boarding or sixth form.

Academically, Churchfields holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023, with a standout Outstanding grade for personal development. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 62% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That’s below the Bromley local authority average of 69%, and it places the school 51st out of 69 primaries in the borough. However, average scores in reading (106) and maths (105) are both above the national benchmark of 100, and a small proportion of pupils hit the higher standard in reading (20%), writing (22%) and maths (18%). Progress scores aren’t available in the data, so it’s hard to say how much value the school adds, but the Ofsted report notes behaviour and attitudes are Good, and leadership and management are Good too.

The school offers a solid range of facilities, including an outdoor playground, sensory room, forest school, art studios and a chapel. Sports provision covers tennis, athletics, gymnastics and swimming, and there are clubs like science, film and chess. For families with children who have additional needs, Churchfields has a resourced provision and supports a wide range of SEND categories, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and hearing or visual impairments. The school is oversubscribed, so applying early and as a first preference is wise. It sits within Bromley, a borough with 23 outstanding primaries, and the nearest one, Balgowan Primary School, is just half a kilometre away. Churchfields suits families who value a Good-rated school with strong personal development and a broad set of enrichment activities, even if its core academic results sit slightly below the local average.

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