La Fontaine Academy
Nightingale Lane, Bickley, Bromley, BR1 2SQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
La Fontaine Academy is a primary school in Bromley for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 116 schools in Bromley. It ranks 2nd of 68 primary schools in Bromley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 June 2024, report published 23 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 June 2024
This is a friendly and inspiring place to learn where all pupils have the same opportunities to succeed. Pupils and staff are proud of their school. The core values of the trust, which include positivity, aspiration and passion, are clear in all that the school does. Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning. Teaching staff are skilled and use consistent approaches to support pupils with their learning. For example, the sharp focus on the intended learning in each lesson means that teachers can check precisely what pupils have understood. The school has high expectations for pupils in all areas of their learning. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They show mature attitudes towards their studies. Pupils understand their responsibility to behave with kindness and respect. They are kept safe and feel safe in school. The school offers numerous opportunities for pupils' broader development. Pupils enjoy taking part in local sports tournaments and performing at events, including music festivals and assemblies. Staff encourage pupils to look after others and to support the local community, such as through charity fundraising.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
492 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near La Fontaine Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bickley Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| St George's, Bickley, Church of England Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 68% met the expected standard |
| Breaside Preparatory School | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Raglan Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Bickley Park School | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- STEP ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Phoebe Greer
- Phone
- 02083534160
- Address
- Nightingale Lane, Bickley, Bromley, BR1 2SQ
- Local authority
- Bromley
- URN
- 140999
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.