Best Catholic Schools in Orpington
4 catholic schools found
Key Facts
- In Orpington, 5.1% of schools are Roman Catholic, which is above the national average of 3.7%, with a total of 4 schools out of 78.
- Orpington's Catholic schools have 926 pupils, with 10.7% eligible for free school meals, lower than the national average of 23.8%.
- 100.0% of Catholic schools in Orpington are rated Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding and 2 Good out of 3 inspected, and a persistent absence rate of 7.8%.
- Catholic schools in Orpington have a pupil-teacher ratio of 27.22, spend £7,541 per pupil, and have 80.4% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2.
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
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Orpington, BR5 2SR
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected81%
Absence5.1%
Pupils222
P/T Ratio26.8
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 78 catholic schools in Orpington, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Orpington | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 80% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.53 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 64.6 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 8% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 27.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,541 | £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.