Orion Blenheim
Orion Blenheim is a primary school in Orpington for ages 2 to 11.
Daily practice for Orion Blenheim pupils
Daily maths and English that follow the national curriculum for your child's year. Start with a free five-minute class.
At a glance
- Type
- Academy
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 196
- Who it's for
- Boys and girls
- Address
- Blenheim Road, Orpington, BR6 9BH
- Phone
- 01689 819955
The school's websiteResults and performanceFull register entryMap
What Ofsted found
Monitoring visit, March 2025.
- Inspectors found pupils behave extremely well during lessons and social times and are incredibly respectful towards others.
- The report says the school must ensure checks on what pupils know are precise and that misconceptions are quickly addressed.
Our summary of Ofsted's report. Read the full reports on Ofsted's website. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
How it teaches
- The school has access to school minibuses for educational activities off-site.
Source: Orion Blenheim website. Checked 10 November 2026.
Admissions
- Bromley Local Authority handles all of Blenheim's admissions and manages the waiting list.
- Bromley's admissions webpage provides details of the over-subscription arrangements.
- Applications for the new Reception intake must be made through the home Local Authority and parents not paying Council Tax to Bromley should contact their home borough.
Source: Orion Blenheim website. Checked 10 November 2026.
Visiting
- Tours can be arranged by contacting the school by phone or email.
- Open mornings are held on 7 October, 4 November, 24 November and 8 December, from 9.30am to 10.30am, booked via a link.
Source: Orion Blenheim website; Orion Blenheim website. Checked 10 November 2026.
What each year group is learning
From Orion Blenheim's curriculum maps.
Year 1Summer 2
- Writing
- Writing recounts of trips
- Science
- The human body and how it works
Read on 11 November 2026 from the school's Writing Curriculum page. The maps: blenheim curriculum overview 2026 2027 updated final, blenheim writing curriculum 2025 26.
Grammar schools within 15 miles
- St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar SchoolBoys, Orpington, under a mile. St Olave's Selective Entrance Test
- Newstead Wood SchoolGirls, Orpington, 2 miles. Newstead Wood Selection Test
- Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar SchoolSidcup, 4 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Wilmington Grammar School for BoysBoys, Dartford, 5 miles. Kent Test
- Wilmington Grammar School for GirlsGirls, Dartford, 5 miles. Kent Test
- Beths Grammar SchoolBoys, Bexley, 5 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Townley Grammar SchoolGirls, Bexleyheath, 5 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Bexley Grammar SchoolWelling, 6 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Dartford Grammar School for GirlsGirls, Dartford, 6 miles. Kent Test
- Dartford Grammar SchoolBoys, Dartford, 6 miles. Kent Test
- Wilson's SchoolBoys, Wallington, 11 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Mayfield Grammar School, GravesendGirls, Gravesend, 11 miles. Kent Test
School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 145073. Checked 9 November 2026.
Explore more
Other schools in Bromley
- Edgebury Primary SchoolChislehurst
- Poverest Primary SchoolOrpington
- St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar SchoolOrpington
- Babington House SchoolChislehurst
- Bickley Park School
- Breaside Preparatory SchoolBromley
- Farringtons SchoolChislehurst
- St Christophers The Hall SchoolBeckenham
Daily challenges that keep pace with your child's school year
For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.