Farnborough Primary School
Farnborough Hill, Farnborough, Orpington, BR6 7EQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Farnborough Primary School is a primary school in Bromley for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 116 schools in Bromley. It ranks 41st of 68 primary schools in Bromley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 March 2024, report published 28 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 March 2024
Farnborough Primary School is a welcoming and friendly community. From their first days in Reception, children learn how to share in their play and collaborate in their learning. Parents and carers appreciate the dedication of the staff team. One parent, reflecting the views of many others, commented, 'My child runs into school.' Pupils said that bullying is not tolerated in the school, and that they can talk to an adult about any worries. They are taught how to stay safe online and out in the community. Older pupils are supportive of and caring towards younger pupils. As a result, pupils feel safe and are kept safe. The school has high ambitions for its pupils, including the above-average proportion with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). These ambitions are mostly realised. Pupils are learning a carefully considered curriculum and developing positive attitudes to their learning. However, on occasion, some pupils are not learning knowledge as securely as the school intends. Pupils enjoy a wide range of experiences at school beyond the academic curriculum. This includes the school's popular breakfast and after-school clubs. Pupils take part in a wide range of educational visits, sporting events and clubs. They are encouraged to come up with their own ideas for fundraising and are proud to support a wide range of charities.
What the school should improve
- On occasion, checks on pupils' understanding of important elements of the curriculum are not fully effective. As a result, pupils' understanding is, at times, not secure enough to prepare them well for their future learning. The school should ensure that checks on pupils' learning enable teachers to address identified gaps in pupils' knowledge.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
35 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
198 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Farnborough Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tubbenden Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Darrick Wood Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Warren Road Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 76% met the expected standard |
| Green Street Green Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- NEXUS EDUCATION SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Angela James
- Phone
- 01689853295
- Address
- Farnborough Hill, Farnborough, Orpington, BR6 7EQ
- Local authority
- Bromley
- URN
- 140449
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.