Manor Oak Primary School
Orpington, BR5 3PE · Bromley · primary school
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46th of 69 primary schools in Bromley we can score, 76 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.3/10 against 2,106 of them, against 6.0/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Manor Oak Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Forest Adventurers, the choir, and the orchestra, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 191 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 Forest Adventurers club fit into the weekly timetable? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Manor Oak Primary School
Overview
Manor Oak Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils and staff share a "strong sense of belonging." Leaders prioritise both academic and personal development, ensuring learning is "enjoyable and meaningful" while maintaining calm behaviour and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- The curriculum is "set out clearly" in many subjects, allowing pupils’ learning to "build progressively over time," particularly in history and mathematics.
- Reading is a high priority; staff teach phonics "consistently well," ensuring books "closely match" pupils’ knowledge and providing a wide variety for pleasure.
- Leaders identify the needs of pupils with SEND well, using resources effectively, including digital technology, to help them access the curriculum successfully.
- Staff set "clear expectations for learning routines and behaviours," enabling pupils to work well independently and with peers.
- Leaders provide many opportunities for wider personal development, such as sports coaching, outdoor learning, and visits to local historical sites.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, leaders do not identify the key content pupils need to learn and when, meaning some pupils’ knowledge is "not secure enough" for future learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust systems in place to identify and report concerns, supported by regular staff training and collaboration with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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