Balgowan Primary School is a academy converter mixed primary school located in Bromley, London (BR3 4HJ). It has 618 pupils and a capacity of 654.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2025, Balgowan Primary School was rated Outstanding — an exceptional school that significantly exceeds national expectations. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.
At Key Stage 2, 70% of pupils at Balgowan Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — above the national average of approximately 65%. 21% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 74%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.
The school serves a diverse community: a relatively low proportion of pupils (5%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 14% speak English as an additional language. Bromley is a London borough with a varied demographic profile.
Key Stage 2 tests are taken by pupils aged 10–11. The headline figure shows the percentage meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined.
Shows the difference in attainment between pupils who have claimed Free School Meals and their peers. A smaller gap means the school is doing more to close inequality.