Schools in focus 6 - Worsley Bridge Junior School, Beckenham

Worsley Bridge Junior School is a two form mixed gender entry junior school in Beckenham catering for pupils between the ages of 7 and 11 years.  There are currently 168 children. 
Pupils are admitted at the beginning of the academic year in which they will reach their 8th birthday.  

The school is situated on Brackley Road, with its pupil entrance along Worsley Bridge Road.  It is also close to both Beckenham Junction and New Beckenham rail stations and are on a number of different bus routes.  Together with other facilities, playground and field, the school enjoys having a Forest School, an outdoor learning environment which encourages children to develop skills and to have fun.


The Head Teacher is Mrs Jacqueline Pike.

Worsley Bridge Junior School______Tel 020 86502977
Brackley Road                          ______E-mail: admin@worsleybridge.bromley.sch.uk
Beckenham
Kent BR3 1RF

Website here.

Ofsted reports here.

Schools in focus 5 - Highfield Infants' School, BR2

A foundation school for mixed gender children aged 5 – 7 years, Highfield Infants' School has 270 pupils in three year groups, at the heart of the Shortlands community. It is ciurrently rated as Outstanding by Ofsted (2011).

They have a well-equipped and furnished classrooms, a networked information and communications technology (ICT) suite, interactive whiteboards, a children’s reference library and a multi-purpose hall. The children enjoy a range of outdoor facilities too, including an attractive and well-maintained pond and wildlife area, a garden specially designed for its appeal to the spectrum of senses and plenty of mature trees. 

Children who attend Highfield Infants' School have a guaranteed place at Highfield Junior School where they continue their education from Year 3 to Year 6.  Ofsted page/reports here.
 
Admission is via the Bromley Local Authority.

Head Teacher – Mrs Ann Golding

Highfield Infants’ School
Highfield Drive
Shortlands,
Bromley
Kent BR2 0RX

Tel: 020 8464 7804
E-mail: general.office@highfield-info.bromley.sch.uk
Website here

Information last updated October 2012 

Schools in focus 4 - Clare House Primary School

Clare House Primary School opened in January 1997 and is a single storey, light, open-plan building designed for an intake of seven classes with 30 children in each year group. It also has a reputation as one of the best schools in the South East.

The teaching areas for each class open onto shared areas, used for groups to work and for special needs support. There is one for infants and one for juniors. There are two halls, a sound-proof music room, computer suite and canopied courtyard, where infants work and play. The school benefits from large school grounds with a playground, grassed area with a playing field and equipment for climbing and imaginative play, wild areas and a garden, where children grow fruit and vegetables. Head Teacher: Dr Bev Feather

Clare House Primary School ______Tel: 020 8658 4633
Oakwood Avenue _______________E-mail: admin@clarehouse.bromley.sch.uk
Beckenham ____________________Website: http://www.clarehouse.net/
Kent. BR3 6PJ

Schools in focus 3 - St Mark's Church of England Primary School

St Mark’s school is a Voluntary Aided Co-educational Church of England Primary School for children aged 5 – 11 years. It is a two form entry school with 406 pupils in 7 year groups. It was founded in 1871 by Christian people who wanted to serve the local community here in South Bromley. They maintain close links with St Mark’s Church and are administered jointly by the Diocese of Rochester, The Parish of St Mark, the Local Education Authority (LEA), Parents and Staff. As a Church Aided School, however, the majority of the Governing Body are Foundation Governors who represent the Church. They have a slightly different admission procedure to most other schools where they try to admit children of all local parents who wish a church school education
The School benefits from a new reception block which opened in 2003, as well as a Music Room, a Food Technology Room, a Media Suite and an information and Communication Technology Suite. There are also two halls – the Performing Arts Studio and The Gymnasium.

The School is situated close to Bromley South mainline station and numerous bus routes.
Head Teacher: Mrs K Owbridge B.A.(Hons) QTS, NPQH

St Mark’s Church of England (Aided) _____Tel: 020 8460 0524
Primary School _______________________E-mail: admin@st-marks.bromley.sch.uk
Aylesbury Road _______________________Website: http://www.st-marks.bromley.sch.uk/
Bromley. BR2 0QR

Schools in focus 2 - Valley Primary School, Bromley

Valley Primary School is a popular two form entry school which has recently benefitted from a £1.75 million refurb and new build programme. The facilities are excellent and include two libraries, two computer suites, a sports hall, and a drama/music studio. It benefits from a 12-acre site including a conservation area and extensive playing fields.
The School is situated in Shortlands, close to the centre of Bromley and is easily reached by British Rail (Shortlands Station) or by bus (227 or 358).
Head Teacher: Mrs S.F.Head

Valley Primary School ___________Tel: 020 8460 1121
Beckenham Lane _______________E-mail: admin@vally.bromley.sch.uk
Bromley ______________________Website: http://www.valley.bromley.sch.uk/
Kent BR2 0DA

Schools in focus 1 - Highfield Junior School, Beckenham

Highfield Junior School is a mixed, Foundation Junior School catering for pupils between the ages of 7 and 11 years. Pupils are admitted at the beginning of the academic year in which they will reach their 8th birthday. Highfield is one of the most sought after schools in the South East.
The school is situated in South Hill Road, in a pleasant residential area less than a mile from the centre of Bromley. There are currently 381 children on roll accommodated in twelve classrooms. There is also a maths room, PSHE room, a library, a conference room, a music room and a computer room installed with thirty-two new computers. The school has a large hall, tuition rooms, a cooking area and a medical room. The spacious school grounds contain three hard playgrounds, an adventure trail, willow sculptures, shaded areas and a large playing field with pavillion on site.
A daily Breakfast and After School Club is run for both infant and junior children during term-time. Acting Head Teacher: Mrs Karen Bigg

Highfield Junior School __________Tel: 020 8460 2597
South Hill Road ________________E-mail: admin@highfield-jun.bromley.sch.uk
Shortlands, Bromley
Kent. BR2 0RL