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Schools in Bromley

  • 100State-funded schools
  • 76Primary
  • 19Secondary
  • 4Special
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Applications per placeCircle size: applications
First choice · secondary 2026
66%
17 pts below England (84%)
3,651 families applied
First choice · primary 2026
88%
5 pts below England (92%)
3,203 families applied
Applications per place · secondary
3.7
1.5 above England median (2.2)
Median school
New Ofsted report cards
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How hard is it to get a place here?

DfE · families living in Bromley
Secondary (Year 7) · Sept 2026
66%got their first choice
17 pts below England (84%)

3,651 applicants · 7.0% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 66%; England 84%
  2. 2025 67%; England 84%
  3. 2024 69%; England 83%
  4. 2023 69%; England 83%
  5. 2022 68%; England 83%
  6. 2021 69%; England 81%
  7. 2020 73%; England 82%
  8. 2019 73%; England 81%
  9. 2018 69%; England 82%
  10. 2017 72%; England 83%
  11. 2016 70%; England 84%
  12. 2015 73%; England 84%
  13. 2014 73%; England 85%
  • Bromley
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20263,65166.3%85.1%7.0%
Sep 20253,60267.3%87.9%5.0%
Sep 20243,69868.8%87.8%5.0%
Sep 20233,83468.7%87.8%6.0%
Sep 20223,92767.6%86.8%6.5%
Sep 20213,89368.7%86.9%6.1%
Sep 20203,77072.5%90.0%4.9%
Sep 20193,76873.0%91.0%4.4%
Sep 20183,69169.4%89.1%5.1%
Sep 20173,56772.0%90.3%4.9%
Sep 20163,49269.7%89.7%4.7%
Sep 20153,46373.3%91.2%4.0%
Sep 20143,32473.4%91.8%4.5%
Primary (Reception) · Sept 2026
88%got their first choice
5 pts below England (92%)

3,203 applicants · 0.8% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 88%; England 92%
  2. 2025 89%; England 93%
  3. 2024 88%; England 93%
  4. 2023 88%; England 92%
  5. 2022 87%; England 92%
  6. 2021 88%; England 92%
  7. 2020 86%; England 90%
  8. 2019 87%; England 91%
  9. 2018 86%; England 91%
  10. 2017 85%; England 90%
  11. 2016 82%; England 88%
  12. 2015 83%; England 88%
  13. 2014 76%; England 88%
  • Bromley
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20263,20387.7%97.8%0.8%
Sep 20253,31289.0%97.1%1.3%
Sep 20243,43588.3%97.6%1.0%
Sep 20233,46987.9%97.1%1.1%
Sep 20223,61886.5%96.6%1.6%
Sep 20213,72588.3%97.2%1.2%
Sep 20203,90485.7%96.5%1.6%
Sep 20193,87386.6%97.0%1.2%
Sep 20183,84586.1%96.1%1.6%
Sep 20173,88384.7%96.0%1.7%
Sep 20164,03682.4%94.2%3.2%
Sep 20153,97982.8%94.1%2.6%
Sep 20144,11275.9%88.6%7.5%

What has Ofsted found here?

Ofsted data to 30 September 2026

Report cards 9 schools of 100 · since November 2025

  • Inclusion
  • Curriculum and teaching
  • Achievement
  • Attendance and behaviour
  • Personal development and wellbeing
  • Early years (7)
  • Post-16 provision (2)
  • Leadership and governance

One dot per school.

Overall grade from Ofsted's previous framework 80 schools · graded 2010 to 2024

  • Outstanding24
  • Good55
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate0

Includes grades confirmed by a later ungraded inspection. Not comparable with report cards.

Graded 2024/25, no overall grade 11 schools

Key judgementOutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequate
Quality of education344–
Behaviour and attitudes542–
Personal development542–
Leadership and management443–

Latest report cards

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Secondary schools in Bromley

19 schools · Year 7 entry 2026

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Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

Sorted by Attainment 8, highest first.

Sorted by the date of the latest Ofsted inspection, newest first.

Sorted by name.

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeAttainment 8FSM
Harris Academy Beckenham Remains Outstanding2023 7.2 applications per place 54.5 18%
Hayes School Outstanding2022 7.0 applications per place 56.2 11%
Orion Ravensbourne Good2024 5.1 applications per place 46.9 33%
Langley Park School for Boys Improved significantly2024 4.5 applications per place 52.7 8%
Harris Girls Academy Bromley Remains Outstanding2024 4.4 applications per place 61.7 27%
Darrick Wood School Good2024 4.4 applications per place 51.3 15%
Chislehurst School for Girls Remains Good2023 3.9 applications per place 49.6 17%
Langley Park School for Girls Good2022 3.9 applications per place 56.2 8%
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School Selective Faith Graded · no overall grade2024 3.7 applications per place 85.0 6%
Bullers Wood School for Boys Good2023 3.7 applications per place 47.6 15%
Ravens Wood School Remains Good2023 3.6 applications per place 50.8 12%
Bullers Wood School Good2024 3.4 applications per place 56.1 14%
Newstead Wood School Selective 2026 3.4 applications per place 79.5 6%
Orion Coopers Remains Good2023 2.3 applications per place 45.9 28%
Orion Eden Park 2026 2.1 applications per place 48.9 33%
Charles Darwin School Good2023 2.1 applications per place 41.1 24%
Harris Academy Orpington Good2023 1.8 applications per place 43.9 48%
Bishop Justus CofE School Faith Graded · no overall grade2025 1.2 applications per place 43.8 35%
Kemnal Technology College Graded · no overall grade2025 1.0 applications per place 30.6 52%

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

  • Exceptional
  • Strong standard
  • Expected standard
  • Needs attention
  • Urgent improvement
  • Does not apply

Eight dots, one per area: inclusion, curriculum, achievement, attendance, personal development, early years, post-16, leadership. Colours follow Ofsted's report card scale; Schoolfile is independent of Ofsted.

Primary schools in Bromley

76 schools · Reception entry 2026

Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeSATs standardFSM
Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green Outstanding2024 9.1 applications per place 97% 22%
Farnborough Primary School Good2024 8.4 applications per place 66% 6%
Perry Hall Primary School Outstanding2023 7.1 applications per place 90% 5%
Langley Park Primary School Standards maintained2024 6.9 applications per place 71% 10%
Chelsfield Primary School Graded · no overall grade2024 6.6small intake applications per place 27% 26%
Clare House Primary School Standards maintained2024 5.8 applications per place 78% 6%
Tubbenden Primary School Good2023 5.7 applications per place 78% 8%
Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Standards maintained2025 5.3 applications per place 83% 8%
Alexandra Infant School Remains Good2023 5.1 applications per place – 4%
Bickley Primary School Good2023 5.1 applications per place 73% 5%
Harris Primary Academy Shortlands Remains Outstanding2024 4.9 applications per place 78% 16%
The Highway Primary School Remains Good2024 4.7 applications per place 67% 17%
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School Faith 2026 4.5 applications per place 94% 3%
Churchfields Primary School Good2023 4.4 applications per place 68% 12%
Harris Primary Academy Kent House Remains Outstanding2022 4.3 applications per place 72% 29%
Hawes Down Primary School Remains Good2023 4.3 applications per place 66% 4%
St George's, Bickley, Church of England Primary School Faith Outstanding2022 4.3 applications per place 68% 6%
St Mark's Church of England Primary School Faith Outstanding2024 4.2 applications per place 73% 13%
Burnt Ash Primary School Standards maintained2025 4.1 applications per place 76% 24%
Balgowan Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 4.1 applications per place 70% 4%
La Fontaine Academy Outstanding2024 4.0 applications per place 92% 10%
St John's Church of England Primary School Faith Graded · no overall grade2024 3.9 applications per place 75% 46%
Green Street Green Primary School Good2024 3.8 applications per place 75% 11%
Cudham Church of England Primary School Faith Good2023 3.8small intake applications per place 75% 27%
Orion Scotts Park 2026 3.8 applications per place 61% 13%
Valley Primary School Remains Good2024 3.8 applications per place 83% 10%
Unicorn Primary School Remains Good2024 3.8 applications per place 63% 7%
Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School Faith Remains Good2023 3.7 applications per place 67% 5%
Southborough Primary School Remains Good2020 3.7 applications per place – 22%
Orion Mead Road Good2023 3.6 applications per place – 9%
Hayes Primary School Remains Good2023 3.5 applications per place 76% 4%
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Faith Outstanding2024 3.5 applications per place 82% 6%
Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School Outstanding2023 3.5 applications per place – 9%
Manor Oak Primary School Remains Good2023 3.4small intake applications per place 69% 34%
Midfield Primary School Remains Outstanding2024 3.4 applications per place 61% 21%
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Faith Remains Good2023 3.4 applications per place 62% 6%
Warren Road Primary School Outstanding2022 3.4 applications per place 76% 2%
Pratts Bottom Primary School Graded · no overall grade2024 3.3small intake applications per place 56% 13%
Stewart Fleming Primary School Remains Outstanding2023 3.2 applications per place 70% 15%
Edgebury Primary School Good2023 3.2 applications per place 66% 9%
James Dixon Primary School Remains Good2024 3.2 applications per place 67% 29%
Harris Primary Academy Crystal Palace Improved significantly2025 3.1 applications per place 74% 40%
Oak Lodge Primary School Standards maintained2024 3.1 applications per place 73% 10%
Poverest Primary School Remains Good2024 3.1 applications per place 66% 24%
Highfield Infants' School Outstanding2022 3.1 applications per place – 2%
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Faith Remains Good2022 3.1 applications per place 82% 16%
Elmstead Wood Primary School Graded · no overall grade2024 3.0 applications per place 68% 34%
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Faith Standards maintained2025 3.0 applications per place 57% 27%
Crofton Infant School 2026 3.0 applications per place – 2%
St. Mary Cray Primary Academy Remains Good2023 3.0 applications per place 41% 34%
Marian Vian Primary School Remains Good2023 2.9 applications per place 83% 18%
Harris Primary Academy Orpington Improved significantly2025 2.8 applications per place 63% 39%
St Nicholas Church of England Primary Faith Graded · no overall grade2024 2.8 applications per place 81% 2%
Orion Ravensworth Good2024 2.7 applications per place 41% 37%
Pickhurst Infant Academy 2026 2.7 applications per place – 8%
Raglan Primary School Remains Good2023 2.7 applications per place 69% 9%
Wickham Common Primary School Good2023 2.7 applications per place 63% 6%
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Faith 2026 2.5 applications per place 81% 9%
Downe Primary School 2026 2.5small intake applications per place – 26%
Worsley Bridge Primary School Remains Good2024 2.5 applications per place 57% 26%
Keston Church of England Primary School Faith Good2024 2.4 applications per place 46% 9%
Gray's Farm Primary Academy 2026 2.4 applications per place 85% 34%
Red Hill Primary School Improved significantly2024 2.4 applications per place 73% 15%
Leesons Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 2.3 applications per place 33% 40%
Parish Church of England Primary School Faith Good2023 2.2 applications per place 80% 14%
St Philomena's Primary School Faith Remains Good2023 2.1 applications per place 86% 13%
St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School Faith Good2023 2.1 applications per place 32% 44%
Biggin Hill Primary School Remains Good2023 1.8 applications per place 57% 14%
Trinity Church of England Primary School Faith Remains Good2023 1.8 applications per place 64% 30%
Orion Blenheim Standards maintained2025 1.7 applications per place 71% 38%
Oaklands Primary Academy Requires improvement2024 1.6 applications per place 40% 16%
Alexandra Junior School Graded · no overall grade2025 no data 79% 10%
Crofton Junior School Remains Outstanding2024 no data 91% 6%
Darrick Wood Junior School Remains Good2024 no data 65% 17%
Highfield Junior School Good2022 no data 92% 5%
Pickhurst Academy Outstanding2023 no data 74% 8%

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

Special schools and other provision

5 schools