Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School

About Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School

Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School in Bromley was rated Good in its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2017, and an ungraded inspection in 2023 confirmed the school remains Good. This marks a clear improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2013, when overall effectiveness was judged to require improvement. The most telling academic metric comes from the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results: 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, just above the Bromley local authority average of 69%. While this places the school 36th out of 69 primary schools in the borough, it is a solid, middle-of-the-pack performance. The school’s ranking score of 70 puts it in the top 50% nationally, and it sits within the top 50 tier of its ranking metric.

Digging deeper into the KS2 data, reading is a relative strength: 82% of pupils reached the expected standard and 42% achieved the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 108. In maths, 76% met the expected standard and 33% reached the higher standard, with an average score of 106. Writing saw 76% at expected and 21% at the higher level. Progress scores are not available for this school, so it is not possible to say how much value the school adds relative to pupils’ starting points. The early years provision was also rated Good in the 2017 inspection. With no sixth form and a primary-only intake, the focus is firmly on building strong foundations through to Year 6.

The school is oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, there were 74 applications for 28 places, a ratio of 2.64 applicants per place, and all 20 first-preference applicants received an offer. Facilities include a library, ICT suite, sports hall, sensory room and a chapel, reflecting its Roman Catholic character. Clubs range from eco club and gardening to choir, drama and book club, while sports on offer include swimming, gymnastics, cricket and athletics. The school provides nursery provision for children from age two, and its SEND support covers specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, speech, language and communication needs, and hearing impairment. With 4.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals — well below the national average — the school serves a relatively affluent catchment. It suits families seeking a faith-based primary with strong core results and a broad range of enrichment activities.

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