Orion Eden Park
Beckenham, BR3 3RD · Bromley · secondary school
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16th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.2/10 against 713 of them, against 4.7/10 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 | 21 | 35% | 0.74 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 52.9 · 69 | 30% | 2.06 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.56 · 13 | 25% | 0.33 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.9 · 65 | 10% | 0.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Orion Eden Park overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.56 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including Advertising, Coding, Dramatic Arts Theatre Company, and Task Master. Sports options include Trampolining, Rugby, and Strength & Conditioning. Arts and music activities feature the Dance Company, Film Making, and Sing!. An after-school club is available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,148 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,680. 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.
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What Ofsted said about Orion Eden Park
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have brought "clarity, ambition and a strong moral purpose" following a period of turbulence, resulting in a "calm, orderly and respectful environment." Attendance has risen notably to be above national figures, and behaviour is strong, with a significant reduction in suspensions. While most pupils make positive progress, the report highlights that disadvantaged pupils have not achieved as well as they could, and there is some variability in the consistency of adaptive teaching.
Strengths
- Leaders have established a "welcoming, kind and supportive culture" that drives high attendance and positive behaviour.
- Staff know pupils well, with "warm and respectful relationships" and effective pastoral support, particularly for those with special educational needs.
- The curriculum is "ambitious, broad and balanced," with teachers who "enthuse pupils and capture their interest."
- Personal development is strong, with pupils learning about diversity, consent, and online risks, supported by an "extensive" enrichment offer.
- Leadership and governance are effective, with trustees holding leaders to account to ensure improvements continue to impact pupils positively.
Areas to improve
- The school should embed the consistency of adaptive teaching to further raise the achievement of disadvantaged pupils.
- Leaders must sustain improvements in attendance, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, to reduce persistent absence.
- The school should strengthen the curriculum and teaching so that all pupils benefit equally and consistently from well-sequenced learning.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.7 |
| 2024/25 | 45.5 |
| 2025/26 | 48.9 |
| 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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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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