Poverest Primary School
URN: 101641 • Orpington BR5 2JD
Overview
- Name
- Poverest Primary School
- URN
- 101641
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Aspiration for All Co-Operative Trust (AFACT)
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Haylock (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01689816060
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Tillingbourne Green, Orpington BR5 2JD
Summary
Poverest Primary School is a mixed foundation school located in Orpington, Bromley, with a current enrolment of 435 pupils and a capacity of 440. The school operates as a two-form entry institution and includes an Autistic Specialist Unit with 20 spaces, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity and support for all learners. The school aims to create a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to 'learn together, grow together, and succeed together,' fostering a strong sense of community.
The curriculum at Poverest is designed to be engaging and varied, with a focus on academic, social, and emotional development. Pupils benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including sports, arts, and technology, as well as educational trips and residential experiences. The school promotes strong partnerships with parents, inviting them to participate in learning activities and workshops, thereby enhancing the educational experience for students.
Poverest Primary School is dedicated to ensuring that every child reaches their full potential. The school's ethos is rooted in its Proud School Values, which encourage respect, resilience, and collaboration. Regular assemblies and a proactive School Council help celebrate achievements and foster a sense of responsibility among students.
The curriculum at Poverest is designed to be engaging and varied, with a focus on academic, social, and emotional development. Pupils benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including sports, arts, and technology, as well as educational trips and residential experiences. The school promotes strong partnerships with parents, inviting them to participate in learning activities and workshops, thereby enhancing the educational experience for students.
Poverest Primary School is dedicated to ensuring that every child reaches their full potential. The school's ethos is rooted in its Proud School Values, which encourage respect, resilience, and collaboration. Regular assemblies and a proactive School Council help celebrate achievements and foster a sense of responsibility among students.
Useful links
- Trim Trail🎉 Grand Opening of Our New Trim Trail! 🎉We’re beyond excited to announce the official opening of our brand-new trim trail on the KS2 playground! 🌳✨Today, our brilliant Year 2 students had the honour of unveiling this fantastic space alongs (governance)
- Governor Vision Statement (governance)
- Governors  (governance)
- SportathonToday three teams from year 5 took part in a Sportathon at North West Kent college. 8 teams took part in a variety of sports events, scoring points in each.We finished 1st and 2nd and also won the team relay at the end of the event.The children (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar of Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Warren Road Primary School (80.9)
- Crofton Infant School (79.3)
- Crofton Junior School (79.0)
- Perry Hall Primary School (75.5)
- St James' Roman Catholic Primary School (74.3)
Key details
- LA
- Bromley
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Aspiration for All Co-Operative Trust (AFACT)
- Capacity
- 440
- Pupils
- 435
- Boys
- 234
- Girls
- 201
- FSM %
- 23.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 435 | 234 | 201 | 440 | 23.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 435 | 224 | 211 | 440 | 26.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 429 | 224 | 205 | 440 | 29.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 429 | 224 | 205 | 440 | 29.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 433 | 233 | 200 | 440 | 26.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 400 | 209 | 191 | 390 | 20.30 |
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