State School
La Fontaine Academy
- Primary
- Bromley BR1 2SQ
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The school prioritizes reading from the moment children start in Reception. The approach to early reading is well structured and ambitious.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils develop secure and detailed knowledge, preparing them for the demands of secondary school. Overall, pupils achieve exceptionally high standards.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The impact of this work is evident in the very high outcomes that pupils achieve at the end of Year 6. Pupils, including those with SEND, develop the knowledge that they need to read confidently and accurately.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who need help with reading have additional support. This helps them to keep up with their peers and access the curriculum successfully.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is exemplary. They show mature attitudes towards their studies and understand their responsibility to behave with kindness and respect.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders identify the needs of pupils with SEND with precision. Staff make necessary adjustments to help these pupils to learn successfully.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: They are kept safe and feel safe in school. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff care about pupils鈥� well-being. As a result, the school is a calm and happy place where learning is the priority.
Parent Feedback: You can use Ofsted Parent View to give Ofsted your opinion on your child鈥檚 school, or to find out what other parents and carers think.
Parental Involvement: Staff encourage pupils to look after others and to support the local community, such as through charity fundraising.
Extracurricular Activities: Staff offer a wide range of after-school activities, including robotics and police cadets. Pupils enjoy attending these.
Teacher Engagement: The school provides staff with well-planned and effective training to support them to deliver the curriculum.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers鈥� checks on pupils鈥� understanding are well planned and purposeful. Misconceptions are swiftly corrected.
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La Fontaine Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 389 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 92% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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La Fontaine is a diverse, inclusive and successful school in the heart of Bromley. Our purposeful, knowledge-rich curriculum supports our children's development and opens a world of choice for their futures. We are a close community that work together to ensure children get the best possible start to their education and go on to thrive in life.
Ofsted rated La Fontaine Academy as 'Outstanding' in all areas, following their inspection in June 2024.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 17.2 | 26.8 | 20.5 |
| Proficient Math | 111 | 109 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 111 | 110 | 108 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 111 | 104 | 97 |
| Reading | 111 | 104 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 92% | 66.32% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 23% | 13.54% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.6 | Well Above Average |
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Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 99 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% | 68.2% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 14.87% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 66.85% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 13.74% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 96 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 67.29% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 12.89% | 8.19% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at La Fontaine Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1