Ravens Wood School
Ravens Wood School is a boys' secondary school in Bromley for ages 11 to 19.
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At a glance
- Type
- Academy
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,598
- Who it's for
- Boys only
- Admissions
- Not selective
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Address
- Oakley Road, Bromley, BR2 8HP
- Phone
- 01689 856050
The school's websiteResults and performanceFull register entryMap
What Ofsted found
Full inspection, June 2023.
- Overall effectiveness: Ravens Wood School continues to be a good school.
- Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
- Inspectors found the curriculum is ambitious and that pupils with SEND are well supported to access it.
- Inspectors found that in a few subjects pupils do not spend enough time learning or practising content, so they do not remember it securely.
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.
The school
- The school aims to develop a culture that fosters a love of learning and intellectual curiosity within a strong and supportive community.
- The school aims to equip students with the tools to develop their individual character, in an environment which promotes dignity, integrity, self-discipline and self-esteem.
Source: Ravens Wood School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
How it teaches
- The curriculum is organised as Essential, Core and Ambitious knowledge, starting with essential knowledge and skills.
Source: Ravens Wood School website. Checked 10 November 2026.
Admissions
- Ravens Wood is a highly popular school and applications always exceed the places available.
- Applications for Year 7 must be made using the Bromley Borough Common Application Form.
Source: Ravens Wood School website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Visiting
- The Year 7 open day for entry in September 2027 was held on Saturday 26th September 2026.
- A visit for Year 6 parents and students who missed the open day was offered on Tuesday 6th October.
Source: Ravens Wood School website. Checked 10 November 2026.
Support
- SEND support is led by the SENCo, Mrs Appleton and parents can contact the SEND team by email or referral form.
- Students with an EHCP are recorded as E and those receiving targeted SEN Support are recorded as K.
Source: Ravens Wood School website. Checked 10 November 2026.
Grammar schools within 15 miles
- Newstead Wood SchoolGirls, Orpington, 2 miles. Newstead Wood Selection Test
- St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar SchoolBoys, Orpington, 3 miles. St Olave's Selective Entrance Test
- Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar SchoolSidcup, 6 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Bexley Grammar SchoolWelling, 7 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Wilson's SchoolBoys, Wallington, 7 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Townley Grammar SchoolGirls, Bexleyheath, 7 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Beths Grammar SchoolBoys, Bexley, 7 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Wilmington Grammar School for BoysBoys, Dartford, 8 miles. Kent Test
- Wallington County Grammar SchoolBoys, Wallington, 8 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Wilmington Grammar School for GirlsGirls, Dartford, 8 miles. Kent Test
- Wallington High School for GirlsGirls, Wallington, 8 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Dartford Grammar School for GirlsGirls, Dartford, 9 miles. Kent Test
School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 136517. Checked 9 November 2026.
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- 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.