Compare La Fontaine Academy and St Mark's Church of England Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School

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Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: La Fontaine Academy (Primary) in Bromley; St Mark's Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Bromley; St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Primary) in Beckenham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares La Fontaine Academy, St Mark's Church of England Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School. They are primary phase and free schools and academy converter type located around Bromley, Kent and Beckenham, Kent. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (La Fontaine Academy), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for La Fontaine Academy (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 400, combined total ≈ 1,250, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–10–15%; spread across trusts such as Step Academy Trust and Aquinas Church of England Education Trust Limited.

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Attribute	La Fontaine Academy BR1 2SQ	St Mark's Church of England Primary School BR2 0QR	St Mary's Catholic Primary School BR3 5DE
Phase / Type	Primary • Free schools	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Bromley Kent BR1 2SQ	Bromley Kent BR2 0QR	Beckenham Kent BR3 5DE
Latest Ofsted	1 23 Jul 2024	1 16 Jul 2024	1 18 Jul 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	630	436	420
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy		Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Step Academy Trust	Aquinas Church of England Education Trust Limited	Bromley (305)
Website	lafontaineacademy.org	www.st-marks.bromley.sch.uk	www.st-marys-catholic.bromley.sch.uk
Telephone	02083534160	02084600524	02086502355
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

La Fontaine Academy

BR1 2SQ

Phase / Type: Primary • Free schools
Location: Bromley
Kent
BR1 2SQ
Ofsted: 1 23 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Step Academy Trust
Website: lafontaineacademy.org
Telephone: 02083534160

St Mark's Church of England Primary School

BR2 0QR

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Bromley
Kent
BR2 0QR
Ofsted: 1 16 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Aquinas Church of England Education Trust Limited
Website: www.st-marks.bromley.sch.uk
Telephone: 02084600524

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

BR3 5DE

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Beckenham
Kent
BR3 5DE
Ofsted: 1 18 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Bromley (305)
Website: www.st-marys-catholic.bromley.sch.uk
Telephone: 02086502355

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.