Balgowan Primary School
#364 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#2180 of 15,697 nationally
About Balgowan Primary School
Balgowan Primary School is a academy primary located in Beckenham, in the Bromley local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 632 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 79.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 364th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (96th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 632; capacity filled 96.6%.
There are 17 schools in Beckenham; Balgowan Primary School ranks 9th of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)70%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)21%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)4.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Balgowan Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 632
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 4.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 96.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 70%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 21%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Balgowan Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Churchfields Primary School
Beckenham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
480 students · 543 m away
Harris Primary Academy Beckenham
Beckenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
434 students · 868 m away
Harris Academy Beckenham
Beckenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,302 students · 1.1 km away
Alexandra Infant School
Beckenham · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
197 students · 1.1 km away
Harris Primary Academy Kent House
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
394 students · 1.1 km away
Orion Eden Park
Beckenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,148 students · 1.1 km away
Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green
Beckenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
205 students · 1.2 km away
Marian Vian Primary School
Beckenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
634 students · 1.2 km away
Harris Girls Academy Bromley
Beckenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,117 students · 1.3 km away
Stewart Fleming Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
570 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
East Lane Primary School
Wembley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
631 students
Marian Vian Primary School
Beckenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
634 students
The Olive School, Hackney
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
629 students
Eversley Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
629 students
Kensington Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
628 students
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Pinner · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
628 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Balgowan Primary School a good school?
Balgowan Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 79.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #364 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Balgowan Primary School rank in London?
Balgowan Primary School ranks #364 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #2180 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Balgowan Primary School?
Balgowan Primary School had 632 students in 2025.
Is Balgowan Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Balgowan Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Balgowan Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Balgowan Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.