Keston Church of England Primary School
Lakes Road, Keston, BR2 6BNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Keston Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Bromley for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 116 schools in Bromley. It ranks 63rd of 68 primary schools in Bromley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 January 2024, report published 21 March 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 24 January 2024
Pupils are happy, well cared for and enjoy attending this school. Staff know the pupils very well and provide support swiftly when needed. This helps pupils to feel safe and to be kept safe at school. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. Staff are proud to be members of this warm and welcoming community. The school is ambitious for all pupils. Pupils are eager to attend school and take part positively in learning. Classrooms are calm, inviting spaces, including in the early years. Routines are well established, which helps pupils to focus on their learning. Reading is at the heart of the school's curriculum, which supports pupils to achieve well. The school makes sure that pupils behave well. Pupils are polite and kind. They are encouraged to help others and are taught to understand how to be good citizens. For example, older pupils are 'buddies' to younger pupils, which fosters positive relationships. Staff promote the school's values, including friendship and trust. Pupils value the opportunities that support their wider development. This includes a range of clubs such as coding, dance, choir and football. Pupils visit local places of worship and the Isle of Wight.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, including in the early years, the school has not fully identified the key knowledge and skills pupils must learn to ensure their readiness for their next stage. This means that, sometimes, the key vocabulary, knowledge and skills that the school intends pupils to know are not explicitly taught. The school should ensure that the precise knowledge, skills and vocabulary they want pupils to know and remember are set out clearly.
- In a few subjects where new schemes have been recently implemented, summative assessment systems are not fully embedded. This limits the school's oversight of gaps in pupils' learning. The school should ensure that assessment in all subjects enables it to have a clear oversight of any gaps in pupils' learning so that these can be addressed effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
161 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Keston Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickham Common Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Hayes Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Darrick Wood Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Trinity Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- AQUINAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Dawn Ardern
- Phone
- 01689858399
- Address
- Lakes Road, Keston, BR2 6BN
- Local authority
- Bromley
- URN
- 140729
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.