Pickhurst Academy

Pickhurst Academy, located on Pickhurst Lane in West Wickham, Kent, serves as a coeducational primary academy for children aged 7 to 11. With a capacity for 528 students, the school currently enrolls 512 pupils, comprising 271 boys and 241 girls. Situated in an urban setting, the academy is positioned to serve the local community of West Wickham and surrounding areas. As an academy converter, Pickhurst operates with greater autonomy than local authority-maintained schools, which allows for tailored approaches to education. The school is secular, welcoming students of all faith backgrounds. Pickhurst prides itself on its exceptional arts and music programmes, as well as its commitment to mental health and wellbeing through initiatives like Operation Encompass. The academy's environment is structured to support educational excellence, as reflected in its 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating, underscoring its commitment to providing quality education for its diverse student body.