La Fontaine Academy
URN: 140999 • Bromley BR1 2SQ
Overview
- Name
- La Fontaine Academy
- URN
- 140999
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- STEP ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 71.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michael Tirrell (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02083534160
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Nightingale Lane, Bromley BR1 2SQ
Summary
La Fontaine Academy is a mixed primary free school located in Bromley, with a current enrolment of 451 pupils and a capacity of 630. The school is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, emphasizing anti-racism and community engagement. La Fontaine aims to provide a holistic education that empowers students to become confident, responsible, and respectful individuals.
The curriculum at La Fontaine Academy is knowledge-rich and designed to support children's development, preparing them for future opportunities. The school prides itself on its strong community ethos, where collaboration among staff, students, and families is encouraged to ensure that every child receives the best possible start to their education.
Recognized as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, La Fontaine Academy is dedicated to improving the life chances of all its students. The school actively engages in various initiatives and events, fostering a sense of belonging and support within the local community. For more information, visit their website at [La Fontaine Academy](https://lafontaineacademy.org/).
The curriculum at La Fontaine Academy is knowledge-rich and designed to support children's development, preparing them for future opportunities. The school prides itself on its strong community ethos, where collaboration among staff, students, and families is encouraged to ensure that every child receives the best possible start to their education.
Recognized as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, La Fontaine Academy is dedicated to improving the life chances of all its students. The school actively engages in various initiatives and events, fostering a sense of belonging and support within the local community. For more information, visit their website at [La Fontaine Academy](https://lafontaineacademy.org/).
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Key details
- LA
- Bromley
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- STEP ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 451
- Boys
- 232
- Girls
- 219
- FSM %
- 10.20
- Open date
- 2014-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 451 | 232 | 219 | 630 | 10.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 389 | 200 | 189 | 630 | 10.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 401 | 197 | 204 | 630 | 10.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 401 | 197 | 204 | 630 | 10.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 400 | 189 | 211 | 630 | 8.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 360 | 162 | 198 | 630 | 9.70 |
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