Is Hawes Down Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 19 July 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 43rd of 75 primary schools in Bromley. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Hawes Down Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 66% of pupils at Hawes Down Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Hawes Down Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Hawes Down 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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Hawes Down Primary School

The Mead, West Wickham, BR4 0BA

Local ranking43rd of 75 primary schools in Bromley

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

474

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 19 July 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 66.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 7.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 81.0%
Writing (Expected): 70.0%
Maths (Expected): 76.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 70.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 67

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 443
Boys: 235 (53%)
Girls: 212 (47%)
Capacity: 474 (94% full)
SEND: 18.7%
FSM Eligible: 4.3%
EAL: 5.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 10.4%
SEN Support: 8.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 22.6
Budget per Pupil: £8,339/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 72.7%
Mixed Other: 5.7%
White Other: 4.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 4.9%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.2%
Asian Indian: 2.5%
Asian Other: 1.5%
Other: 1.5%

72.7%

White British

5.7%

Mixed Other

4.9%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

02086394600

office@hdps.org.uk

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The Mead

West Wickham, London

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Administrative

URN: 141784
UKPRN: 10049310
Establishment No.: 2006
Trust: IMPACT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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