Clare House Primary School
About Clare House Primary School
Clare House Primary School in Bromley is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, and it is in high demand. With 406 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is effectively full. The level of interest from local families is striking: for 60 places available in the 2025/26 admissions round, there were 364 total applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 6.07. Of those, 95 families put it as their first preference, and 59 of those received offers. The school’s intake is notably less disadvantaged than the national average, with just 5.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, compared with a typical primary figure of around 23% across England. This demographic profile, combined with the sheer volume of applications, signals a school that is firmly established as a first-choice option for many Bromley families. The headteacher is Whitney Andrews.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 145 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Oct 2024Latest monitoring visit (16 Oct 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 7 Apr 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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