Best Schools in Orpington
78 schools in Orpington
Key Facts
- Orpington has a total of 78 schools, with 92.0% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 100.0% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Orpington outperform the national average, with 66.6% of pupils meeting the expected standard in KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, and a spending per pupil of £8,275.
- Secondary schools in Orpington excel at KS4, with a Progress 8 score of 0.67, an Attainment 8 score of 69.20, and 81.0% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths, surpassing national averages.
- In Orpington, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.60, with 19.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals, and 20.6% having English as an additional language, reflecting diverse demographics.
Top Nurseries in Orpington
44 nurseries in Orpington
Top Primary Schools in Orpington
31 primary schools in Orpington
Tubbenden Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Orpington, BR6 9SD
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected77%
Absence4.7%
Pupils647
P/T Ratio23.7
Warren Road Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Orpington, BR6 6JF
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected82%
Absence4.0%
Pupils838
P/T Ratio22.8
Perry Hall Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Orpington, BR6 0EF
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected87%
Absence4.5%
Pupils432
P/T Ratio25.8
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Orpington, BR5 1BL
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected94%
Absence2.9%
Pupils216
P/T Ratio25.3
Top Secondary Schools in Orpington
3 secondary schools in Orpington
Top Special Schools in Orpington
1 special schools in Orpington
Frequently Asked Questions
Orpington has 78 schools, including 31 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 44 nurseries, 3 independent schools, 1 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Orpington | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 93% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 67% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.53 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 64.6 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 14% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £9,582 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.