Schools in Orpington
29 schools in Orpington: 26 primary, 3 secondary. 11 grammar schools are within 10 miles.
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Grammar schools within 10 miles
- St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar SchoolBoys, Orpington, 0.7 milesEntry through the St Olave's Selective Entrance Test
- Newstead Wood SchoolGirls, Orpington, 1.1 milesEntry through the Newstead Wood Selection Test
- Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar SchoolMixed, Sidcup, 4.2 milesEntry through the Bexley Selection Test
- Beths Grammar SchoolBoys, Bexley, 5.5 milesEntry through the Bexley Selection Test
- Townley Grammar SchoolGirls, Bexleyheath, 5.5 milesEntry through the Bexley Selection Test
- Bexley Grammar SchoolMixed, Welling, 5.6 milesEntry through the Bexley Selection Test
- Wilmington Grammar School for BoysBoys, Dartford, 5.7 milesEntry through the Kent Test
- Wilmington Grammar School for GirlsGirls, Dartford, 5.7 milesEntry through the Kent Test
- Dartford Grammar School for GirlsGirls, Dartford, 6.7 milesEntry through the Kent Test
- Dartford Grammar SchoolBoys, Dartford, 6.8 milesEntry through the Kent Test
- Wilson's SchoolBoys, Wallington, 9.7 milesEntry through the Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
Independent senior schools within 5 miles
- Bromley High School GDSTBromley, 2.1 miles, ages 4 to 18
- Farringtons SchoolChislehurst, 2.7 miles, ages 2 to 19
- Darul Uloom London School2.9 miles, ages 11 to 19
- Babington House SchoolChislehurst, 3.6 miles, ages 3 to 18
- Eltham CollegeLondon SE9, 5 miles, ages 7 to 19
Primary schools in Orpington
- Chelsfield Primary SchoolAges 4 to 11, 97 pupils
Inspectors found that pupils behave well in lessons and in the playground and that disruptions to learning are rare. Ofsted, December 2024
- Crofton Infant SchoolAges 2 to 7, 590 pupils
- Crofton Junior SchoolAges 7 to 11, 717 pupils
Inspectors found pupils who struggle with reading, including those with SEND, benefit from high-quality interventions and become increasingly confident and fluent readers. Ofsted, July 2024
- Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery SchoolAges 3 to 7, 314 pupils
Inspectors found pupils' behaviour is excellent. They are polite and respectful and focused and on task in lessons. Ofsted, December 2023
- Darrick Wood Junior SchoolAges 7 to 11, 374 pupils
- Downe Primary SchoolAges 4 to 11, 85 pupils
- Farnborough Primary SchoolAges 5 to 11, 198 pupils
- Gray's Farm Primary AcademyAges 3 to 11, 420 pupils
- Green Street Green Primary SchoolAges 2 to 11, 433 pupils
Inspectors found that reading is given priority, with children taught to read as soon as they join Reception. Ofsted, July 2024
- Harris Primary Academy OrpingtonAges 3 to 11, 269 pupils
- Holy Innocents Catholic Primary SchoolAges 2 to 11, 285 pupils
- Leesons Primary SchoolAges 3 to 11, 281 pupils
Inspectors found that recent changes to how the school identifies and supports pupils with SEND are making a real difference. Ofsted, June 2025
- Manor Oak Primary SchoolAges 3 to 11, 191 pupils
The report says pupils behave calmly in lessons and as they move around the school. Ofsted, May 2023
- Midfield Primary SchoolAges 3 to 11, 481 pupils
Inspectors found pupils with SEND are identified early and given precisely targeted help so they can access the same curriculum as their peers. Ofsted, March 2024
- Orion BlenheimAges 2 to 11, 196 pupils
Inspectors found pupils behave extremely well during lessons and social times and are incredibly respectful towards others. Ofsted, March 2025
- Perry Hall Primary SchoolAges 5 to 11, 432 pupils
Inspectors found that pupils achieve very well and that behaviour in school is exceptional. Ofsted, November 2023
- Poverest Primary SchoolAges 4 to 11, 433 pupils
- Pratts Bottom Primary SchoolAges 5 to 11, 67 pupils
Inspectors found pupils' behaviour is excellent in lessons and around the school and that pupils show respect to adults and one another. Ofsted, September 2024
- St James' Roman Catholic Primary SchoolAges 5 to 11, 216 pupils
- St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary SchoolAges 2 to 11, 178 pupils
The report says that pupils, including those with SEND, get the help they need to become fluent readers, though phonics practice is not always consistent. Ofsted, July 2023
- St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary SchoolAges 3 to 11, 222 pupils
- St Philomena's Primary SchoolAges 5 to 11, 202 pupils
Inspectors found that the teaching of reading is a strength, with children getting off to a brisk start through a well-delivered phonics programme. Ofsted, June 2023
- St. Mary Cray Primary AcademyAges 4 to 11, 233 pupils
Inspectors found the new headteacher has strengthened the teaching of early reading, with all staff trained to teach it. Ofsted, April 2023
- The Highway Primary SchoolAges 2 to 11, 207 pupils
Inspectors found pupils learn well across a wide range of subjects, with tailored support for individual needs. Ofsted, May 2024
- Tubbenden Primary SchoolAges 3 to 11, 647 pupils
- Warren Road Primary SchoolAges 4 to 11, 838 pupils
Inspectors found that behaviour around the school and in the playground is exceptional and that bullying is extremely rare. Ofsted, December 2022
Secondary schools in Orpington
- Darrick Wood SchoolAges 11 to 18, 1,698 pupils
- Newstead Wood SchoolAges 11 to 18, Girls, 1,347 pupils
- St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar SchoolAges 11 to 18, Boys, 1,084 pupils
Inspectors found pupils' behaviour is exceptional, with a culture of high expectations embedded throughout the school. Ofsted, November 2024
School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education. Ofsted lines are our summaries of each school's latest report, which contain public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Help your child with what their year is learning
Daily maths and English challenges that keep pace with their school year, with a weekly view of what they have mastered. Add an 11+ track when you are ready.