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Schools in Bromley

A council (local authority) in London

  • Council
  • 276 schools and nurseries
  • 52,701 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

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A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Bromley at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Bromley's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries27676 primary · 19 secondary · 158 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better98%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1171%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths54%Attainment 8 51.1, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary15%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school15%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Bromley

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Bromley primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Bromley

76 mainstream schools in Bromley, best first

Crofton Junior School

Orpington, BR5 1EL · Academy · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

Met the standard at 1191%

England 62%

Days missed
4.0%
Pupils
717
Pupils per teacher
18.1
View school Crofton Junior School
See all 92 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Bromley

19 mainstream schools in Bromley, best first

Newstead Wood School

Orpington, BR6 9SA · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results well above the England average.

322 first choices, 190 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1679.5

England 46.2

Days missed
3.6%
Pupils
1,347
Pupils per teacher
22.9
View school Newstead Wood School

Harris Girls Academy Bromley

Beckenham, BR3 1QR · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

169 first choices, 175 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1661.7

England 46.2

Days missed
6.4%
Pupils
1,117
Pupils per teacher
15.8
View school Harris Girls Academy Bromley
See all 36 secondary schools

Nurseries in Bromley

158 in Bromley, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 158 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Bromley

27 in Bromley, by the school's Eduscope score

Newstead Wood School

Orpington, BR6 9SA · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results well above the England average.

322 first choices, 190 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1679.5

England 46.2

Days missed
3.6%
Pupils
1,347
Pupils per teacher
22.9
View school Newstead Wood School

Harris Girls Academy Bromley

Beckenham, BR3 1QR · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

169 first choices, 175 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1661.7

England 46.2

Days missed
6.4%
Pupils
1,117
Pupils per teacher
15.8
View school Harris Girls Academy Bromley
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Special Schools in Bromley

13 in Bromley. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Clannad Education Centre

Br6 0dw · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 17

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
4
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Clannad Education Centre

Glebe School

West Wickham, BR4 9AE · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
6.8%
Pupils
288
Pupils per teacher
6.7
View school Glebe School

Marjorie McClure School

Chislehurst, BR7 6FG · Academy · All-through · Ages 4 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
13.4%
Pupils
125
Pupils per teacher
5.7
View school Marjorie McClure School
See all 13 special schools

Private Schools in Bromley

16 in Bromley. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Breaside Preparatory School

Bromley, BR1 2PR · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
435
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Breaside Preparatory School

Clannad Education Centre

Br6 0dw · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 17

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
4
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Clannad Education Centre

Baston House School

Bromley, BR2 7AB · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19

  • ISI:Inspected

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
125
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Baston House School
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The map

Every school in Bromley, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Edgebury Primary School, GoodPoverest Primary School, GoodSt Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School, Outstanding in every areaBabington House School, InspectedBickley Park School, InspectedBreaside Preparatory School, InspectedFarringtons School, InspectedSt Christophers The Hall School, InspectedSt David's Prep, InspectedBromley High School GDST, InspectedEltham College, InspectedDarul Uloom London School, Requires improvementBrowns School, InspectedShaftesbury Nash College, GoodRiverside School, OutstandingThe Tutorial Foundation, GoodTLC The Learning Centre, GoodBaston House School, InspectedKemnal Technology College, Requires improvement in 4 areasDarrick Wood School, GoodOrion Coopers, GoodBishop Justus CofE School, Requires improvement in 4 areasChislehurst School for Girls, GoodRavens Wood School, GoodOrion Ravensbourne, GoodCharles Darwin School, GoodNewstead Wood School, Expected standard or betterLangley Park School for Boys, GoodHayes School, OutstandingBullers Wood School, GoodWarren Road Primary School, OutstandingHayes Primary School, GoodLangley Park School for Girls, GoodDarrick Wood Infant & Nursery School, OutstandingStewart Fleming Primary School, OutstandingPickhurst Infant Academy, Strong standard in every areaPickhurst Academy, OutstandingHarris Academy Beckenham, OutstandingBalgowan Primary School, Outstanding in every areaValley Primary School, GoodBiggin Hill Primary School, GoodHarris Girls Academy Bromley, OutstandingCrofton Junior School, OutstandingTubbenden Primary School, GoodSt James' Roman Catholic Primary School, Expected standard or betterClannad Education Centre, OutstandingCrofton Infant School, Strong standard or betterGray's Farm Primary Academy, Expected standard or betterHarris Primary Academy Kent House, OutstandingHarris Primary Academy Crystal Palace, GoodParish Church of England Primary School, GoodAlexandra Junior School, Good or betterHighfield Infants' School, OutstandingRaglan Primary School, GoodHighfield Junior School, GoodPerry Hall Primary School, OutstandingManor Oak Primary School, GoodFarnborough Primary School, GoodAlexandra Infant School, GoodElmstead Wood Primary School, Good in every areaSt John's Church of England Primary School, Requires improvement in 2 areasKeston Church of England Primary School, GoodOrion Scotts Park, Expected standard or betterHarris Primary Academy Beckenham, OutstandingHarris Primary Academy Shortlands, OutstandingLa Fontaine Academy, OutstandingBromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy, GoodSt. Mary Cray Primary Academy, GoodSt Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, GoodLeesons Primary School, Requires improvement in 1 areaTrinity Church of England Primary School, GoodSt Vincent's Catholic Primary School, Expected standard or betterSt Philomena's Primary School, GoodSt Nicholas Church of England Primary, Outstanding in every areaSt Mary's Catholic Primary School, OutstandingSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, GoodSt Mark's Church of England Primary School, OutstandingMidfield Primary School, OutstandingHawes Down Primary School, GoodCudham Church of England Primary School, GoodHoly Innocents Catholic Primary School, GoodBromley Beacon Academy, GoodOrion Mead Road, GoodOrion Ravensworth, GoodOaklands Primary Academy, Requires improvementOak Lodge Primary School, GoodMarian Vian Primary School, GoodUnicorn Primary School, GoodWickham Common Primary School, GoodWorsley Bridge Primary School, GoodBurnt Ash Primary School, OutstandingChelsfield Primary School, Good in every areaDarrick Wood Junior School, GoodPratts Bottom Primary School, Good or betterThe Highway Primary School, GoodLangley Park Primary School, GoodClare House Primary School, OutstandingSt George's, Bickley, Church of England Primary School, OutstandingRed Hill Primary School, GoodHarris Primary Academy Orpington, GoodHarris Academy Orpington, GoodJames Dixon Primary School, GoodHarris Primary Academy Beckenham Green, OutstandingOrion Eden Park, Expected standard or betterGreen Street Green Primary School, GoodSt Anthony's Catholic Primary School, GoodGlebe School, OutstandingOrion Blenheim, GoodChurchfields Primary School, GoodBickley Primary School, GoodBullers Wood School for Boys, GoodSt Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School, GoodDowne Primary School, Strong standard in every areaBromley MencapWoodview, GoodMarjorie McClure School, OutstandingSouthborough Primary School, GoodVillage Nurseries Ltd, OutstandingCharterhouse Pre-School, Expected standard or betterPony & Panda at Petts Wood, GoodBright Horizons Bickley Day Nursery and Preschool, GoodLittle Birches Pre-School, OutstandingLittle Cherubs, GoodBellissima Nurseries, OutstandingSt Peters Pre-school, GoodLinden Leas Pre School, OutstandingThe Chelsfield Pre-School, GoodTiddlywinks Pre-School @ Poverest, GoodBright Horizons Crofton Day Nursery and Preschool, GoodThe Lodge Pre School And Nursery Ltd, GoodLottie's Day Nursery, GoodBanana Moon Day Nursery Bromley, GoodFennies Blyth Road, GoodBlue Pear Day Nursery Anerley, GoodSt George's Pre-School & After School Club, GoodOrpington Montessori Preschool, GoodSparkles Pre-School, GoodSmiling Faces Pre-School, GoodThe Lighthouse Nursery Bromley Limited, GoodRainbow Day Nursery Langdon Road, GoodBright Beginnings Pre School Petts Wood, GoodBusy Bees Day Nursery at Chislehurst, GoodSt Josephs Playgroup Ltd, GoodHayeswick Farnborough, OutstandingLadybird Nursery Beckenham, GoodBlue Pear Day Nursery, GoodCommunity Vision Nursery, GoodBrinds Well Day Nursery, OutstandingLadybird Nursery Anerley, GoodBellissima Nurseries (Elmers End), GoodKia Mena Montessori Pre School, GoodBright Horizons Shortlands Day Nursery and Preschool, Expected standard or betterFennies Kings Hall, GoodFunshine(Eden Park) Ltd, GoodGiant Steps Nursery, GoodKindred Little Learners Bromley, OutstandingSt James Pre-school, GoodReady Steady Grow Pre-School, GoodCrafty Wizards Bromley, Strong standard in every areaLittle Angels Montessori, GoodLadybird Nursery Thornsett, GoodBright Start Montessori Pre School, GoodLittle Legs Day Nursery & Pre School Ltd, GoodSunshine Montessori Pre-School, GoodBeckenham Montessori Pre-school, GoodPals Christ Church, GoodBright Horizons New Beckenham Day Nursery And Preschool, GoodElla & Mais Early DaysPink Elephants Nursery Pre School, Needs attention in 5 areasBright Horizons Beckenham Day Nursery and Preschool, GoodPink Elephants Nursery, GoodBlossom Years Imperial Way, Chislehurst Day Nursery - BR7 6JP, GoodLilly Brook Pre-School, GoodRossy's Rascals, GoodWitty Kiddies Sydenham, Urgent improvement in 4 areasOur Lady's Pre-School, GoodBurnt Ash School Nursery, OutstandingOne World Montessori, GoodKinder Preschools, GoodMonkey Puzzle Day Nursery Bromley, GoodBright Horizons Bromley Day Nursery And Preschool, GoodRainbow Day Nursery West Wickham, OutstandingGrace's Day Nursery - Ruxley Manor, OutstandingBlossom Years St Mary Hall, Chislehurst Day Nursery - BR7 5AQ, GoodHayeswick West Wickham, GoodBusy Bees Pre-School, GoodRainbow Day Nursery Bromley, OutstandingLittle Elms Bromley, GoodKindred Orpington, GoodBeBright Bunnies Sydenham, GoodFennies Langley Park, GoodNEST Nurseries, GoodApex Kids, Trinity House, GoodBright Sparks Day Nursery & Pre-School, Expected standard or betterDiddy Dinos Pre-School, OutstandingSunny Kids - West Wickham, GoodClockhouse Preschool Playgroup CIOSt James' Pre-School (Petts Wood), GoodTiny Heroes Elmers End, GoodSt Francis Pre-School, GoodSunny Kids - The Grove, GoodThe Wonder Years Bromley, GoodMottingham Hall for Children, OutstandingThe Pavilion Pre-School, GoodSt Mary's Pre-school Playgroup, OutstandingGrace's Day Nursery - Nursery House, GoodRainbow Day Nursery Bromley Limited, OutstandingKindred Bromley North, GoodLittle Elms Daycare Beckenham 1, GoodSouthborough Pre-School, OutstandingLottie's Pre-School, GoodBumble Bells - The Happiness Project Childcare, Expected standard in every areaLadybird Nursery Penge East, GoodLittle Sunshine's Bromley, Expected standard or betterMonkey Puzzle Day Nursery Orpington, GoodFennies London Lane, GoodBetts Park Pre-School, GoodBlossom Years Valeswood Road, Downham Pre-school - BR1 4RD, GoodPixie Day Nursery, GoodShelly Tots Pre-School, Strong standard in every areaBlossom Years Nightingale Lane, Bromley Pre-school - BR1 2SB, GoodLittle Elms Daycare Beckenham 2, GoodSunny Kids - All Saints, GoodOrpington Day Nursery, GoodMrs Bonds Village Nursery, OutstandingSt Edmunds Pre-School Kindergarten, OutstandingOrpington Day Nursery 2, GoodHappy Days KindergartenLITTLE CURIOSITIES, GoodCator Park Montessori School, OutstandingArchangels Montessori Nursery, GoodCrystal Palace Day NurseryFledglings Montessori PreschoolBonding School NurseriesRainbow Day Nursery Forest School Bromley, Expected standard or betterSt Andrews Pre SchoolRamas Daycare LimitedOak Tree Montessori PreschoolCuddly Bear Day Care NurseryPink Elephants NurseryFarrow FieldsJoy ChildcareDiddy Dinos KestonN Family Club BeckenhamPenge East Day Nursery and Pre SchoolAnerley Day NurseryShelly Tots Preschool at St Pauls Cray CE Primary SchoolSeedlings Montessori Pre-schoolOrbit Explorers (Bromley Common)Little Sunflowers Child Care, Expected standard in every areaBright Origin Nursery Baby's CastleBizzy Bees Montessori Pre-school, Strong standard in every areaLittle Crocs Day Nursery and Pre SchoolSunny Kids - St Mary'sWickham Park SchoolTwixus (Garland Hill) Limited, GoodPetts Wood Playgroup for Children With Special Needs, OutstandingPenge Community Pre-School, GoodKindred Shortlands, GoodSt Lukes Pre-School, OutstandingParklands Nursery, OutstandingThe Ark Pre-School, Bromley Christian Centre, GoodSt Mary's Pre-school Shortlands, GoodSt John's URC Preschool Group, GoodClockhouse Preschool Playgroup, GoodHoneys Nursery and Stingers Kids Club, Needs attention in 4 areasRoyston Playgroup, GoodThreshers Day Nursery, GoodSt Paul's Beckenham Pre-School, GoodJigsaw Preschool Committee, GoodVillage Nurseries Ltd, Strong standard in every areaBexley Bears Preschool (Mottingham)Little Elms Daycare Nursery CroftonBrick By Brick Pre-SchoolKids NurseryPhoenix Early Learners
  • Outstanding47
  • Good153
  • Requires improvement2
  • Not graded yet74
Your council

How school places work in Bromley

Apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another council's area. Independent schools take applications directly.

About Bromley

Bromley is a London borough with 76 mainstream primary schools and 19 mainstream secondary schools. It has 2 grammar schools, which choose pupils by a test. Most state schools here are academies or free schools (97%), so many set their own term dates and admissions rules. Secondary places are in high demand: 66.3% got their first choice, against 83.6% across England.

Good to know in Bromley

  • Bromley's SEND Local Offer covers children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities from birth to 25. Source
  • Bromley's Early Years Team helps parents find childcare and understand the funding options available. Source
  • Bromley runs Year 5 transition sessions for families of children with SEND, to support the move between schools. Source
  • Bromley Admissions processes all school applications for Bromley residents, who cannot apply directly to schools. Source

From Bromley council's website, checked 7 November 2026. Check the council's pages before you apply.

School admissions team: primary.admissions@bromley.gov.uk

Key dates each year

31 October
Secondary school applications close
15 January
Primary school applications close
1 March
Secondary school offers
16 April
Primary school offers

If a date falls on a weekend or bank holiday, offers go out the next working day.

87.7%got their first-choice primary school in Bromley in 2026. England: 92.4%. Ranked 135 of 151 councils. 97.8% got one of their top three.4.2% were offered a primary school in another council. England: 3.6%.

66.3%got their first-choice secondary school in Bromley in 2026. England: 83.6%. Ranked 142 of 151 councils. 85.1% got one of their top three.16.4% were offered a secondary school in another council. England: 8.0%.

Source: DfE applications and offers, 2026. A low rate shows high demand, not poor schools.

2 of 16 primary appeals heard in Bromley succeeded in 2025. 3 of 162 secondary appeals heard in Bromley succeeded in 2025.

Term dates 2026 to 2027

TermStartsHalf termEnds
Autumn26 Aug19 Oct to 30 Oct18 Dec
Spring4 Jan15 Feb to 19 Feb25 Mar
Summer12 Apr31 May to 4 Jun23 Jul

For schools that follow the council's dates. Academies, faith and foundation schools can set their own, and schools add training days. Source, checked 6 November 2026.

Nearby councils

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Bromley school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Bromley's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Bromley by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Bromley vs England

How good are Bromley's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Numbers that sum up Bromley

BromleyEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 61 primaries with one.

    98%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    14 of the 14 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    71%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    54%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    15%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    15%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 86 schools that have one.

98%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding25
  • Good59
  • Requires improvement2
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Bromley in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
71% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
40%55%70%201820192020202120222023202420252026
54% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
15% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).

The figures in full

The latest published year for each measure. Sources and years are on our data sources page.

MeasureBromleyEngland
Good or Outstanding (Ofsted)98%95%
Met the expected standard at 11 (KS2)71%62%
Attainment 851.146.2
Persistent absence15%18%
Pupils per teacher18.3:117.9:1
Spending per pupil£7,871£8,120
In education or work after 1693%91%
Went on to higher education60%56%
Pupils with special educational needs20%21%
Pupils with English as an additional language18%22%
Pupils on free school meals16%27%

DfE local authority code 305, ONS code E09000006.

Living here

What it's like for families

Bromley has 276 schools and nurseries.

There are 4% more pupils than in 2018.

15% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Bromley's state schools each January.

Up 4% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Bromley15%

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Bromley

How many schools are in Bromley?

Bromley has 276 schools, including 92 primary schools, 36 secondary schools, 158 nurseries, 16 independent schools, 13 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Bromley?

The highest-ranked schools in Bromley on Eduscope are St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School, St James' Roman Catholic Primary School, Newstead Wood School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Bromley are rated Good or Outstanding?

98% of inspected schools in Bromley hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 25 schools rated Outstanding and 59 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Bromley perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Bromley, 71% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Bromley?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Bromley is 18.3:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Bromley schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Bromley is 15.2%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Bromley?

There are 52,701 pupils enrolled across schools in Bromley, with 27,314 in primary and 25,387 in secondary. 16.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Bromley?

There are 16 independent schools in Bromley. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in Bromley on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Bromley?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 276 schools in Bromley by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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