Crofton Infant School
Towncourt Lane, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1ELOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Crofton Infant School is a primary school in Bromley for ages 2 to 7. It is one of the 116 schools in Bromley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in April 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 21 April 2026, report published 7 July 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Strong standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Strong standard
- Achievement
- Strong standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Strong standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Exceptional
- Leadership and governance
- Strong standard
- Early years
- Strong standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 April 2026
Pupils thrive in this school. They are happy, well supported and safe. Clear routines and consistent systems make this a place where all pupils can succeed and grow. Behaviour is exemplary in lessons, during social times and around the school. Classrooms, including those in the early years, are calm and purposeful, and learning is not disrupted. Pupils meet the school's high expectations for behaviour. They treat one another with kindness and consideration. Bullying is not something they worry about happening here. The school's wider offer enriches pupils' personal development incredibly well. The school's values and ethos run through this work and are lived out by the whole community. As a result, pupils are respectful, reflective and recognise the importance of wellbeing. Pupils are encouraged to think carefully about their responsibilities within the community. All pupils take on school-wide roles. For example, pupils, including children in the early years, can become 'first-aid buddies'. They receive training and learn how to help friends who are hurt. They can also become 'wellbeing ambassadors', ensuring that everyone has someone to talk to if they feel worried or upset. Pupils take part in regular local litter-picking and choose to support charities by raising money and collecting donations for people facing homelessness or needing foodbanks. They understand the impact of their actions and why helping others matters. Learning across the curriculum is highly effective. The well-designed curriculum enables pupils to build securely on prior knowledge, helping them to know and remember more over time. The curriculum is enriched through many positive experiences. As a result, pupils typically enjoy and are very engaged in their learning. Consequently, all groups of pupils achieve well. Pupils leave the school very well prepared for the next stage of their education and for life in modern Britain.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should build on current strengths by deepening their use of research-informed practice to further strengthen the precision and effectiveness of teaching adaptations.
Pupil numbers and mix
590 pupils on roll, with places for 560
Schools near Crofton Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 91% met the expected standard |
| Perry Hall Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 90% met the expected standard |
| St James' Roman Catholic Primary School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 94% met the expected standard |
| Southborough Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Tubbenden Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- MOSAIC SCHOOLS LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Susie Sargent
- Phone
- 01689826320
- Address
- Towncourt Lane, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1EL
- Local authority
- Bromley
- URN
- 138611
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.