Classpot

Unicorn Primary School

Bromley, BR3 3ALPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
51 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
#6,218
of 13,686 nationally

About Unicorn Primary School

Unicorn Primary School sits within the Bromley local authority, a London borough with 76 primary schools where 23 hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. The school itself ranks 46th out of 69 primaries in Bromley on the key stage 2 expected standard measure, placing it in the top 50 nationally. Its closest high-performing peers include St James' Roman Catholic Primary School, La Fontaine Academy, and Downe Primary School, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Harris Primary Academy Beckenham, just one kilometre away. Unicorn is a mixed, non-religious state primary for children aged 4 to 11, led by headteacher Victoria Elvines. With 420 pupils on roll against a capacity of 450, it is not yet full, and its proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 6.4 per cent, well below the national average. The school does not offer nursery provision or a sixth form.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCreswell Drive, Beckenham, Bromley, BR3 3AL
HeadteacherVictoria Elvines
Local AuthorityBromley
Number of Pupils420
Free School Meals (FSM)6.4%
School Capacity420 / 450 (93% full)

The full report on this school

The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
See an example
One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jul 2024
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (17 Jul 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Oct 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sensory RoomArt StudiosDining HallICT SuiteForest SchoolMusic RoomsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

Cross CountryFootballTennisRoundersAthleticsNetballCricket

Clubs & Activities

ChoirDramaScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionOther

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

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Unicorn Primary School

Unicorn Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.