Orion Scotts Park
Bromley, BR1 2PR · Bromley · primary school
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50th 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 the 4,259 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9/10 among them, against 5.7/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 61.0 · 41 | 41% | 1.68 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.77 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.06 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Orion Scotts Park overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. A higher 14.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9 out of 10 among them, against 5.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the choir, cheerleading, taekwondo, football, the school orchestra, and violin or drum lessons. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 344 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 who fall below the expected standard in maths? What does the daily timetable look like for a child joining the orchestra?
What Ofsted said about Orion Scotts Park
Overview
Scotts Park Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a ‘friendly community’ where pupils are happy and safe. Leaders maintain high expectations through a broad, ambitious curriculum that is well planned and sequenced, ensuring pupils achieve well and behave respectfully. The school prioritises early reading and supports pupils with special educational needs effectively.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘broad and ambitious’, with knowledge development ‘well planned and sequenced over time’, particularly in physical education and mathematics.
- Early reading is prioritised, with daily reading practice and careful monitoring of phonics to develop ‘reading fluency quickly’.
- Pupils behave well, with clear behavioural routines; bullying ‘rarely happens’ and is resolved quickly when it does.
- Leaders create opportunities for pupil leadership and ensure educational visits extend classroom learning, such as trips to deepen historical knowledge.
- Staff receive helpful training, and leaders actively listen to staff views regarding workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Teachers should systematically check pupils’ understanding and recall of key knowledge before teaching new content to identify gaps or misconceptions.
- Curriculum leaders should ensure teachers encourage pupils to draw on prior learning from other subjects to build on existing knowledge and vocabulary.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving up-to-date training and leaders working closely with external partners to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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
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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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