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Oaklands Primary Academy

Oaklands Primary Academy

Bromley, TN16 3DNPrimary School·Ages 2-11
R. Improvementby Ofsted

71%

Capacity

448

Pupils

1.9x

Demand

About Oaklands Primary Academy

Oaklands Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bromley community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 448 pupils on roll, operating at 71% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Oaklands Primary Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher James Robinson, it falls under Bromley local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12541st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 68th out of 69 in Bromley.

Oaklands Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 52 applications for 27 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 10 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 7 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Oaklands Primary Academy include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Netball, Rounders, Athletics, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Gardening.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Bromley, Oaklands Primary Academy is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOaklands Lane, Westerham, Bromley, TN16 3DN
HeadteacherJames Robinson
Local AuthorityBromley
Number of Pupils448
Free School Meals (FSM)15.6%
School Capacity448 / 630 (71% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Feb 2024
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Requires improvement

Declined
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 25 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (40%)

12541st of 13,686

Nationally

Top 92%

1558th of 1,592

In London

Top 98%

68th of 69

In Bromley

Top 99%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

40%

Expected Standard

5%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 103
Expected:68%
Higher:18%
Writing
Expected:71%
Higher:14%
MathsAvg Score: 99
Expected:48%
Higher:8%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -14%

'22/23

54%

'23/24

40%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteSports HallArt StudiosDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

TennisNetballRoundersAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

27

Applications

52

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.9x
0x1x2x3x5x+

25 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Oaklands Primary Academy

Oaklands Primary Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.

Contact Information

01959573963oaklandsprimary.com/

Oaklands Lane, Westerham

Bromley, TN16 3DN

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Oaklands Lane, Westerham

Bromley, TN16 3DN

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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