
La Fontaine Academy is a vibrant and inclusive mixed-gender primary school located in Bromley, Kent, on Nightingale Lane. Catering to children aged 4 to 11, the school currently enrolls approximately 451 pupils, but it has the capacity to accommodate up to 630 students. As a Free School, it operates independently from the local authority under the Free Schools framework, providing a secular education. The academy is deeply committed to providing a world-class education by implementing a research-based curriculum that progresses systematically from Reception through Year 6. With an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted, La Fontaine Academy prides itself on high academic standards, as evidenced by impressive 2025 SATs results: 92% in writing, 95% in maths, and 93% in reading, significantly surpassing national averages. The school aims to create an inclusive community where every child is encouraged to thrive, preparing them not only for the next stages of education but also to become future leaders in society.
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2 published inspections on file since November 2019.
S5 Inspection
Monitoring visit — previous rating confirmed· Section 8 (did not convert)