What is Balgowan Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Balgowan Primary School does not yet have a graded Ofsted inspection recorded.

Is Balgowan Primary School a primary or secondary school?

Balgowan Primary School is a primary school in Beckenham, for ages 4–11.

Where is Balgowan Primary School?

Balgowan Primary School is in Beckenham, BR3 4HJ (Bromley local authority).

How many pupils attend Balgowan Primary School?

Balgowan Primary School has around 618 pupils on roll.

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Balgowan Primary School

Ages 4–11618 pupilsDoes not apply

Beckenham, BR3 4HJ

Bromley

Balgowan Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Beckenham, within the Bromley local authority. The school has around 618 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Beckenham can view Balgowan Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Beckenham (BR3 4HJ), Balgowan Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements

Quality of educationOutstanding

Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding

Personal developmentOutstanding

Leadership & managementOutstanding

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.

Attendance & staffing

Attendance96.6%England avg 94.5%

Persistent absence5.4%England avg 14.3%

Pupils per teacher25.0England avg 20.9

Teachers with QTS96%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake

Free school meals4.3%England avg 24.0%

English not first language25.5%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2

Expected standard (RWM)-38%England avg -22%

Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

Nearby schools in Beckenham

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Kings London0.3 mi Churchfields Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 mi Orion Eden ParkGood · 0.7 mi Harris Primary Academy BeckenhamGood · 0.5 mi Alexandra Infant SchoolGood · 0.7 mi Harris Girls Academy BromleyOutstanding · 0.8 mi

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