Burnt Oak Junior School has been part of the Sidcup community for over 120 years, with a history dating back to 1903.

The school first opened on Burnt Oak Lane as part of the Greenwich and Deptford Children’s Home, based at The Hollies, a former country house owned by the Lewin family.

Over the years, the school has seen several changes in name and leadership. In 1929, it came under the control of London County Council and became Lamorbey Residential School. In 1936, responsibility passed to Kent County Council and the school was renamed Burnt Oak Council School.

At that time, the school had 295 pupils, including 244 children from Lamorbey Children’s Home and 51 from the local community.

Following the Education Act of 1944, the school became Burnt Oak County Primary School. In 1965, responsibility transferred to the newly formed London Borough of Bexley.

Today, we are proudly known as Burnt Oak Junior School, still on our original site and continuing to educate generations of local children.

Becoming part of The Pioneer Academy

The Pioneer Academy was established in 2011 when Stewart Fleming Primary School converted to academy status.

In 2012, Bexley Local Authority invited the Trust to support Belvedere Junior School, which joined the Academy in April 2013.

Following this successful partnership, the Trust was approached again in 2014 to support Burnt Oak Junior School. We officially joined The Pioneer Academy in July 2015.

Since then, The Pioneer Academy has continued to grow and now brings together 19 schools, working collaboratively to provide the best possible education and opportunities for children.

Although much has changed since 1903, Burnt Oak remains at the heart of its local community, with the same commitment to helping children feel safe, happy and ready to learn.