What did Ofsted judge Keston Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Keston Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Keston Church of England Primary School?

Keston Church of England Primary School has 161 pupils on roll.

What ages does Keston Church of England Primary School take?

Keston Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Keston Church of England Primary School located?

Keston Church of England Primary School is located in Keston, BR2 6BN, Bromley.

How do I apply to Keston Church of England Primary School?

Keston Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Keston Church of England Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Keston Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Keston Church of England Primary School?

When Keston Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Child looked after and previously looked after children (See note 1 below); 2. Siblings — Siblings – children who have a sibling at the academy at the beginning of their first term (See note 2 below); 3. Exceptional medical or social need — In exceptional circumstances there is discretion to admit children on the grounds of their or their family's acute medical or social need for that particular school and who would not otherwise qualify for admission. The application must be supported by a letter from a hospital consultant, the special support service, social worker or similar professional, setting out the reasons why the academy is the only one to meet the child's needs, before an admission decision is made, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there are more children who qualify for a place in each category than places available, places will be allocated to children living closest to the School. In the event that two or more applicants live the same distance from the academy, the place will be allocated by drawing lots in the presence of a person independent of the academy.

What is the largest ethnic background at Keston Church of England Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 75.2% of pupils at Keston Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Keston Church of England Primary School: Ofsted & Catchment

How places are decided at Keston Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Child looked after and previously looked after children (See note 1 below).
2Siblings — Siblings – children who have a sibling at the academy at the beginning of their first term (See note 2 below).
3Exceptional medical or social need — In exceptional circumstances there is discretion to admit children on the grounds of their or their family's acute medical or social need for that particular school and who would not otherwise qualify for admission. The application must be supported by a letter from a hospital consultant, the special support service, social worker or similar professional, setting out the reasons why the academy is the only one to meet the child's needs, before an admission decision is made.
4Children of staff — Children who have a parent who is a relevant member of the staff of Keston CE Primary School (see note 5 below).
5Proximity — Proximity as measured in a straight line from the front door of the home to the front door of the academy (See notes 3 and 4 below).

If two applications tie: If there are more children who qualify for a place in each category than places available, places will be allocated to children living closest to the School. In the event that two or more applicants live the same distance from the academy, the place will be allocated by drawing lots in the presence of a person independent of the academy.

Although this is a Church of England school, the published oversubscription criteria do not include a faith/church attendance criterion.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Keston Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Keston Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Keston Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Keston Church of England Primary School?: Keston Church of England Primary School has 161 pupils on roll.
What ages does Keston Church of England Primary School take?: Keston Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Keston Church of England Primary School located?: Keston Church of England Primary School is located in Keston, BR2 6BN, Bromley.
How do I apply to Keston Church of England Primary School?: Keston Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Keston Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Keston Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Keston Church of England Primary School?: When Keston Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Child looked after and previously looked after children (See note 1 below); 2. Siblings — Siblings – children who have a sibling at the academy at the beginning of their first term (See note 2 below); 3. Exceptional medical or social need — In exceptional circumstances there is discretion to admit children on the grounds of their or their family's acute medical or social need for that particular school and who would not otherwise qualify for admission. The application must be supported by a letter from a hospital consultant, the special support service, social worker or similar professional, setting out the reasons why the academy is the only one to meet the child's needs, before an admission decision is made, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there are more children who qualify for a place in each category than places available, places will be allocated to children living closest to the School. In the event that two or more applicants live the same distance from the academy, the place will be allocated by drawing lots in the presence of a person independent of the academy.
What is the largest ethnic background at Keston Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 75.2% of pupils at Keston Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Keston Church of England Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Child looked after and previously looked after children (See note 1 below).
2Siblings — Siblings – children who have a sibling at the academy at the beginning of their first term (See note 2 below).
3Exceptional medical or social need — In exceptional circumstances there is discretion to admit children on the grounds of their or their family's acute medical or social need for that particular school and who would not otherwise qualify for admission. The application must be supported by a letter from a hospital consultant, the special support service, social worker or similar professional, setting out the reasons why the academy is the only one to meet the child's needs, before an admission decision is made.
4Children of staff — Children who have a parent who is a relevant member of the staff of Keston CE Primary School (see note 5 below).
5Proximity — Proximity as measured in a straight line from the front door of the home to the front door of the academy (See notes 3 and 4 below).

Although this is a Church of England school, the published oversubscription criteria do not include a faith/church attendance criterion.

Keston Church of England Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Keston Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Keston Church of England Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Keston Church of England Primary School?: Keston Church of England Primary School has 161 pupils on roll.
What ages does Keston Church of England Primary School take?: Keston Church of England Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Keston Church of England Primary School located?: Keston Church of England Primary School is located in Keston, BR2 6BN, Bromley.
How do I apply to Keston Church of England Primary School?: Keston Church of England Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Keston Church of England Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Keston Church of England Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Keston Church of England Primary School?: When Keston Church of England Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Child looked after and previously looked after children (See note 1 below); 2. Siblings — Siblings – children who have a sibling at the academy at the beginning of their first term (See note 2 below); 3. Exceptional medical or social need — In exceptional circumstances there is discretion to admit children on the grounds of their or their family's acute medical or social need for that particular school and who would not otherwise qualify for admission. The application must be supported by a letter from a hospital consultant, the special support service, social worker or similar professional, setting out the reasons why the academy is the only one to meet the child's needs, before an admission decision is made, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there are more children who qualify for a place in each category than places available, places will be allocated to children living closest to the School. In the event that two or more applicants live the same distance from the academy, the place will be allocated by drawing lots in the presence of a person independent of the academy.
What is the largest ethnic background at Keston Church of England Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 75.2% of pupils at Keston Church of England Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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