La Fontaine Academy
#64 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#418 of 15,697 nationally
About La Fontaine Academy
La Fontaine Academy is a academy primary located in Bromley, in the Bromley local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 492 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 93.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 64th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (98th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (81th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 492; capacity filled 78.1%.
There are 31 schools in Bromley; La Fontaine Academy ranks 3rd 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%)92%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)24%
- 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%)10%
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 La Fontaine Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 492
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 10%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 78.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 92%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 24%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near La Fontaine Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Bickley Primary School
Bromley · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
408 students · 43 m away
St George's, Bickley, Church of England Primary School
Bromley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
399 students · 247 m away
Bullers Wood School for Boys
Bromley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
894 students · 609 m away
Breaside Preparatory School
Bromley · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
435 students · 856 m away
Raglan Primary School
Bromley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
451 students · 874 m away
Bickley Park School
Bickley · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
309 students · 907 m away
Orion Scotts Park
Bromley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
344 students · 918 m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Bromley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
187 students · 1.1 km away
Orion Ravensbourne
Bromley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,504 students · 1.2 km away
Bullers Wood School
Chislehurst · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,555 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Charles Dickens Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
494 students
Lyndhurst Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
495 students
Houndsfield Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
496 students
Fairchildes Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
497 students
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
497 students
Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School
Erith · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
498 students
Frequently asked questions
Is La Fontaine Academy a good school?
La Fontaine Academy has a Success Index (England) of 93.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #64 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 La Fontaine Academy rank in London?
La Fontaine Academy ranks #64 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #418 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend La Fontaine Academy?
La Fontaine Academy had 492 students in 2025.
Is La Fontaine Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
La Fontaine Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near La Fontaine Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of La Fontaine Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.