The Highway Primary School
The Highway, Orpington, BR6 9DJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Highway Primary School is a primary school in Bromley for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 116 schools in Bromley. It ranks 36th of 68 primary schools in Bromley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 March 2015, report published 16 April 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 May 2024
Pupils enjoy coming to school. They benefit from the school's fair understanding and respectful community in which everyone is valued. Staff get to know pupils and their families very well. Staff are quick to spot if a pupil is not quite themselves and ensure that everyone has a trusted adult to speak to if they have any worries. Issues between pupils are rare and are swiftly resolved by staff. Pupils are typically polite and respectful to each other and adults. Pupils are safe in school. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils to have a positive experience of school and receive the support they need to access the school's curriculum. Pupils learn well in a wide range of subjects. Staff provide tailored support for individual pupils to meet their needs. Pupils are delighted when they get a turn to read to Rosie, the reading dog. This helps pupils to settle and prepare well for the school day. The school provides opportunities for pupils to enrich their learning through educational outings, including to local historical sites and museums. Pupils take part in a wide range of clubs, including in a range of sports as well as drama, dance and choir. Leaders check that everyone has the opportunity to participate.
What the school should improve
- The school's revised curriculum has been introduced this academic year. In some subjects, pupils' deeper understanding of subject-specific concepts is in early stages of being established. The school should ensure that the implementation of the revised curriculum is embedded so that pupils' learning and understanding of more complex ideas continue to develop and are secure
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
33 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
207 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near The Highway Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsfield Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 27% met the expected standard |
| Warren Road Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 76% met the expected standard |
| Orion Blenheim | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Green Street Green Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LUMERO EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emma Hodson
- Phone
- 01689827990
- Address
- The Highway, Orpington, BR6 9DJ
- Local authority
- Bromley
- URN
- 142743
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.