Crofton Junior School
#17 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#125 of 15,697 nationally
About Crofton Junior School
Crofton Junior School is a academy primary located in Orpington, in the Bromley local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 7–11. In 2025 it enrolled 717 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 97.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 17th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (100th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (94th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 717; capacity filled 99.6%.
There are 30 schools in Orpington; Crofton Junior School ranks 5th of 30 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)91%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)37%
- 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%)5.6%
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 Crofton Junior School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 717
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 5.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 99.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 91%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 37%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Crofton Junior School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Crofton Infant School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
590 students · 223 m away
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
216 students · 1.1 km away
Perry Hall Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
432 students · 1.2 km away
Southborough Primary School
Bromley · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
386 students · 1.5 km away
Newstead Wood School
Orpington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,347 students · 1.7 km away
Tubbenden Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
647 students · 1.9 km away
Poverest Primary School
Orpington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
433 students · 2.0 km away
Bromley High School GDST
Bromley · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
886 students · 2.0 km away
Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
285 students · 2.1 km away
Darrick Wood School
Orpington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,698 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
720 students
Selwyn Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
721 students
Latchmere School
Kingston upon Thames · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
710 students
Manor Park Primary Academy
Sutton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
710 students
Wilbury Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
708 students
Eldon Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
706 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Crofton Junior School a good school?
Crofton Junior School has a Success Index (England) of 97.6 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #17 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 Crofton Junior School rank in London?
Crofton Junior School ranks #17 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #125 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Crofton Junior School?
Crofton Junior School had 717 students in 2025.
Is Crofton Junior School a primary school or a secondary school?
Crofton Junior School is classified as a primary covering Ages 7–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Crofton Junior School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Crofton Junior School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.