Balgowan Primary School
URN: 137216 • Beckenham BR3 4HJ
Overview
- Name
- Balgowan Primary School
- URN
- 137216
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- NEXUS EDUCATION SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 68.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Maria Veysey (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02086586374
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Balgowan Road, Beckenham BR3 4HJ
Summary
Balgowan Primary School, located in Beckenham, Bromley, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 618 pupils and a capacity of 654. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, where traditional values are emphasized alongside high expectations for academic achievement. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in the motto "Be kind, work hard, make friends," which guides the development of the whole child.
The curriculum at Balgowan focuses on achieving high levels of literacy and numeracy, while also promoting a love of learning through a values-centred approach. The dedicated staff work collaboratively with parents to ensure that each child is prepared for future educational challenges, particularly as they transition to Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
Balgowan Primary School actively encourages community involvement and recognizes the vital role parents play in their children's education. The school offers various opportunities for parental engagement, including open mornings and regular communication through newsletters, ensuring a strong partnership between home and school.
The curriculum at Balgowan focuses on achieving high levels of literacy and numeracy, while also promoting a love of learning through a values-centred approach. The dedicated staff work collaboratively with parents to ensure that each child is prepared for future educational challenges, particularly as they transition to Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
Balgowan Primary School actively encourages community involvement and recognizes the vital role parents play in their children's education. The school offers various opportunities for parental engagement, including open mornings and regular communication through newsletters, ensuring a strong partnership between home and school.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School (75.5)
- Clare House Primary School (69.8)
- Harris Primary Academy Beckenham (68.7)
- Churchfields Primary School (66.3)
- Langley Park Primary School (64.7)
Key details
- LA
- Bromley
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- NEXUS EDUCATION SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 654
- Pupils
- 618
- Boys
- 325
- Girls
- 293
- FSM %
- 5.00
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 618 | 325 | 293 | 654 | 5.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 615 | 322 | 293 | 654 | 5.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 626 | 321 | 305 | 654 | 3.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 626 | 321 | 305 | 654 | 3.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 662 | 349 | 313 | 680 | 3.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 670 | 358 | 312 | 680 | 3.30 |
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