Orion Coopers
Orion Coopers is a secondary school in Chislehurst for ages 11 to 18.
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At a glance
- Type
- Academy
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,339
- Who it's for
- Boys and girls
- Admissions
- Not selective
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Address
- Hawkwood Lane, Chislehurst, BR7 5PS
- Phone
- 02084 673263
The school's websiteResults and performanceFull register entryMap
The school
- The school's values are Trust, Kindness and Endeavour.
- The school is a fully comprehensive school for pupils aged 11 to 18.
- The school sits in 33 acres of parkland and includes a Creative Arts Block and the Grade II listed Mansion House for Sixth Form students.
Source: Orion Coopers website; Orion Coopers website. Checked 12 November 2026.
How it teaches
- Maths is taught using five Big Ideas that underpin all learning in the subject.
- Reading time is embedded in every tutor group, with texts chosen to develop vocabulary and a love of reading.
- Lessons are 50 minutes long, with some year groups receiving 100-minute lessons for practicals and some Sixth Form lessons.
Source: Orion Coopers website; Orion Coopers website. Checked 10 November 2026.
Admissions
- Waiting lists for places are held by Bromley Borough Admissions.
Source: Orion Coopers website. Checked 12 November 2026.
Visiting
- The 6th Form Open Evening is on 12th November, 4.30-7.30pm, with last entry at 7pm.
Source: Orion Coopers website. Checked 10 November 2026.
The school day and clubs
- The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities outside the normal classroom.
Source: Orion Coopers website. Checked 12 November 2026.
Grammar schools within 15 miles
- Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar SchoolSidcup, 2 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Newstead Wood SchoolGirls, Orpington, 3 miles. Newstead Wood Selection Test
- St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar SchoolBoys, Orpington, 3 miles. St Olave's Selective Entrance Test
- Bexley Grammar SchoolWelling, 4 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Townley Grammar SchoolGirls, Bexleyheath, 4 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Beths Grammar SchoolBoys, Bexley, 4 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Wilmington Grammar School for GirlsGirls, Dartford, 5 miles. Kent Test
- Wilmington Grammar School for BoysBoys, Dartford, 5 miles. Kent Test
- Dartford Grammar School for GirlsGirls, Dartford, 6 miles. Kent Test
- Dartford Grammar SchoolBoys, Dartford, 6 miles. Kent Test
- Wilson's SchoolBoys, Wallington, 9 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Wallington County Grammar SchoolBoys, Wallington, 10 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 136464. Checked 9 November 2026.
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- Farringtons SchoolChislehurst
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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.