Bullers Wood School for Boys
Bromley, BR1 2NW · Bromley · secondary school
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13th of 19 secondary schools in Bromley we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 742 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5/10 among them, against 5.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 46.1 · 53 | 30% | 1.59 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.0 · 50 | 25% | 1.26 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.6 · 58 | 10% | 0.58 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bullers Wood School for Boys overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.0 in 2023/24, meaning pupils performed as well as those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.1 out of 10 among them, against 6.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Getting in
The published school roll is 894 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores beyond the national baseline? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8 above the national median?
What Ofsted said about Bullers Wood School for Boys
Overview
Leaders have created a school guided by a vision of ‘healthy, happy, resilient and successful’ pupils, which parents describe as ‘a kind, nurturing school’. The report states that the overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management are all ‘Good’. Pupils feel happy and safe, with relationships described as welcoming and respectful throughout the school.
Strengths
- Leaders have developed a ‘broad and ambitious curriculum’ where lessons build logically on prior learning, such as using mathematics to understand real-world concepts like taxation.
- Staff possess ‘good subject knowledge’ and emphasise subject-specific vocabulary to explain complex ideas clearly.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) study the full curriculum and receive tailored support through ‘individual learning plans’.
- The personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) programme is ‘carefully designed’, covering topics from mental health to fundamental British values.
- Leaders place ‘great importance on careers advice’, fostering close relationships with employers and providers to prepare pupils for their next steps.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers check pupils’ understanding of prior learning before introducing new concepts to prevent gaps in knowledge.
- Leaders should ensure all pupils read regularly outside of lessons to increase vocabulary, fluency, and wider knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders maintaining a strong culture of keeping pupils safe through regular staff training, clear reporting procedures, and close work with external agencies.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.5 |
| 2024/25 | 49.0 |
| 2025/26 | 47.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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