Is Tubbenden Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 16 May 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 17th of 75 primary schools in Bromley. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Tubbenden Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 78% of pupils at Tubbenden Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Tubbenden Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Tubbenden Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Tubbenden Primary School

Sandy Bury, Orpington, BR6 9SD

Local ranking17th of 75 primary schools in Bromley

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

654

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 16 May 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 78.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 9.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 83.0%
Writing (Expected): 84.0%
Maths (Expected): 84.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 81.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 109.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 109.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 109.0
Cohort Size: 101

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 667
Boys: 338 (52%)
Girls: 309 (48%)
Capacity: 654 (99% full)
SEND: 21.9%
FSM Eligible: 7.5%
EAL: 21.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 7.5%
SEN Support: 14.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 29.6
Budget per Pupil: £3,861/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 7.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: Not applicable
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 62.5%
Asian Indian: 10.4%
White Other: 6.1%
Mixed Other: 4.9%
Black African: 3.7%
Asian Other: 2.9%
Asian Chinese: 2.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.8%

62.5%

White British

10.4%

Asian Indian

6.1%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01689851653

stacey.taylor@solamat.co.uk

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Sandy Bury

Orpington, London

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Administrative

URN: 137930
UKPRN: 10036579
Establishment No.: 5207
Trust: LUMERO EDUCATIONAL TRUST

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