James Dixon Primary School
URN: 143774 • London SE20 8BW
Overview
- Name
- James Dixon Primary School
- URN
- 143774
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michelle Aldred (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 02087786101
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- William Booth Road, London SE20 8BW
Summary
James Dixon Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in London, Bromley, with a current enrolment of 434 pupils and a capacity of 471. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment, with 28.7% of students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its dedication to serving a diverse community.
The curriculum at James Dixon is designed to be knowledge-rich and coherently sequenced, particularly in history. Students engage with both substantive and disciplinary concepts, allowing them to develop a thorough understanding of local, British, and world history. The curriculum encourages critical thinking, enabling children to ask perceptive questions and analyse sources, fostering a deeper appreciation of the historical discipline.
For prospective parents, the school offers scheduled open mornings for visits, allowing families to explore the school environment and learn more about its ethos and educational approach. Additional information, including policies and staffing, is available on the school's website, ensuring transparency and accessibility for the community.
The curriculum at James Dixon is designed to be knowledge-rich and coherently sequenced, particularly in history. Students engage with both substantive and disciplinary concepts, allowing them to develop a thorough understanding of local, British, and world history. The curriculum encourages critical thinking, enabling children to ask perceptive questions and analyse sources, fostering a deeper appreciation of the historical discipline.
For prospective parents, the school offers scheduled open mornings for visits, allowing families to explore the school environment and learn more about its ethos and educational approach. Additional information, including policies and staffing, is available on the school's website, ensuring transparency and accessibility for the community.
Useful links
- Governors Area (governance)
- Governance (governance)
- Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Elmhurst Primary School (82.7)
- Fielding Primary School (82.3)
- Wimbledon Park Primary School (81.4)
- Coleridge Primary School (80.5)
- Yerbury Primary School (80.5)
Key details
- LA
- Bromley
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- SWALE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 471
- Pupils
- 434
- Boys
- 228
- Girls
- 206
- FSM %
- 28.70
- Open date
- 2016-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 434 | 228 | 206 | 471 | 28.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 433 | 225 | 208 | 471 | 31.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 441 | 239 | 202 | 471 | 30.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 441 | 239 | 202 | 480 | 30.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 440 | 231 | 209 | 480 | 29.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 445 | 232 | 213 | 480 | 24.40 |
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