- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
41 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1194%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.9%
- Pupils
- 216
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.4
Schools in BR5
A postcode district in Bromley
- Postcode district
- 35 schools and nurseries
In short: BR5 is a postcode district in Bromley with 15 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 19 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3515 primary · 3 secondary · 19 nurseries
Top-rated
All BR5 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BR5
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.
Top Primary Schools in BR5
15 in BR5, best first
- 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
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
51 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1185%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 420
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.8
Top Secondary Schools in BR5
3 in BR5, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
73 first choices, 120 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.8%
- Pupils
- 499
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.7
Nurseries in BR5
19 in BR5, highest Ofsted grade first
Mrs Bonds Village Nursery
St Mary Cray, BR5 4AX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Petts Wood Playgroup for Children With Special Needs
Orpington, BR5 1LH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bright Beginnings Pre School Petts Wood
Orpington, BR5 1QW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in BR5
2 in BR5, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
73 first choices, 120 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.8%
- Pupils
- 499
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.7
Riverside School
Orpington, BR5 3HS · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 11.8%
- Pupils
- 360
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.2
Special Schools in BR5
2 in BR5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Riverside School
Orpington, BR5 3HS · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 11.8%
- Pupils
- 360
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.2
Woodview
Orpington, BR5 4EP · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 42
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in BR5
1 in BR5. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Woodview
Orpington, BR5 4EP · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 42
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BR5, 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.
- Outstanding5
- Good20
- Not graded yet10
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every BR5 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BR5 has 35 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in BR5
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about BR5
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BR5?
BR5 has 35 schools, including 15 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 19 nurseries, 1 independent school, 2 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 BR5?
The highest-ranked schools in BR5 on Eduscope are St James' Roman Catholic Primary School, Crofton Junior School, Gray's Farm Primary Academy. 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.
How many private schools are in BR5?
There is 1 independent school in BR5, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in BR5?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 35 schools in BR5 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.