Raglan Primary School

About Raglan Primary School

Raglan Primary School in Bromley is a state-funded mixed primary for children aged 2 to 11, and it is clearly a popular choice locally. The school currently has 456 pupils on roll, exceeding its official capacity of 420, which suggests it is operating above its intended size. Demand is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 161 applications for just 59 places, with 61 of those coming as first preferences. That works out at roughly 2.7 applications per place, and only 57 first-preference families received an offer. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 8.6%, which is notably lower than the national primary average of around 23%, indicating a relatively affluent catchment. The school has no religious character and offers nursery provision for children from age 2, making it a straightforward option for families seeking a non-denominational start.

Academically, Raglan performs around the middle of the pack. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 62% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is below the Bromley local authority average of 69%. The school ranks 49th out of 69 primary schools in the borough, placing it in the bottom half locally and in the 51st percentile nationally. However, individual subject scores are more encouraging: average reading and maths scores were 107 and 105 respectively, both above the national benchmark of 100, and 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2023, confirmed it remains Good overall, with Good ratings for leadership and management, early years provision, and the quality of education. This is a significant improvement from its previous inspection in 2015, when it was rated Requires Improvement.

The school offers a solid range of facilities, including a library, music rooms, a gymnasium, playing fields and an outdoor playground. Sports provision is broad, with cricket, tennis, netball, swimming and football among the options, and there are clubs for coding, chess, art and book club. For families with children who have additional needs, Raglan has a resourced provision and supports a wide range of SEND categories, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. The school is oversubscribed, so families applying from outside the immediate catchment should be prepared for competition. It suits parents who want a well-equipped, non-faith primary with strong early years provision and a clear improvement trajectory, but who are comfortable with results that sit slightly below the local average.

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