Pickhurst Infant Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Pickhurst Infant Academy
Address: Pickhurst Lane
Town/City: West Wickham
County: Kent
Postcode: BR4 0HL
Telephone Number: 02 0846 3196
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-7)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Nexus Education Schools Trust
Sponsor: Nexus Education Schools Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Beth Rigby-Drake
Capacity: 360
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 336 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.7%

Location and administration

URN: 137069
DfE Number: 305/2017
UKPRN: 10034682
UPRN: 10013152112
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Bromley (E09000006)
Constituency: Bromley and Biggin Hill (E14001137)
Electoral Ward: Hayes & Coney Hall (E05013998)

Easting & Northing: 539640E, 167158N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 23' 12.94" N 0° 0' 19.96" E
Plus Code: 9F3292P4+Q6

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Sir Robin Bosher - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 17 August 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 August 2028.
  • Mrs Joanna Demetris - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 September 2029.
  • Jenny Dixon - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 October 2029.
  • Tom Graham - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 March 2028.
  • Gary Mercer - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 September 2028.
  • Lauren Ogbechie - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 March 2027.
  • Mrs Beth Rigby-Drake - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Jon Roberts - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 5 October 2027.
  • Mr Robert Sharp - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 July 2027.