Newstead Wood School
Orpington, BR6 9SA · Bromley · Grammar school
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2nd 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 234 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 9.2/10 among them, against 9.8/10 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 | 94 | 33% | 3.12 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 98.2 · 98 | 31% | 3.03 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 1.05 · 98 | 26% | 2.52 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 79.5 · 99 | 10% | 1.02 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Newstead Wood School overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2022. In 2024/25, 100.0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 82.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +1.05 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,347 pupils against a stated capacity of 955. 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
With the roll significantly exceeding capacity, how does the school manage class sizes for new entrants? Since the last inspection was in 2022, what changes have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils in maintaining the high attainment levels seen in recent data?
What Ofsted said about Newstead Wood School
Overview
Pupils “thrive” in a “nurturing environment” where they are “happy and safe.” The school delivers an “ambitious academic curriculum” that fosters high aspirations, with pupils demonstrating “exemplary” behaviour and mutual respect. Leaders maintain high expectations for every pupil, ensuring they are well-prepared for future success.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” carefully sequenced so pupils study subjects “in depth” and build strong foundations for A-Level studies.
- Teachers are “highly skilled,” regularly checking that pupils remember prior knowledge to support new learning, resulting in pupils achieving “exceptionally well.”
- Pupils engage in “rich extra-curricular opportunities,” including charity events, societies, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, which help build “character, confidence and resilience.”
- Sixth-form students enjoy “demanding work,” using academic vocabulary to “question and challenge concepts readily” and participating in extensive enrichment like model United Nations conferences.
- Leaders ensure remote education matches in-school provision, and staff receive support for their “workload and well-being.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with leaders taking “active steps to mitigate and manage” risks, including those online, and addressing sensitive issues such as consent through the curriculum.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 80.2 |
| 2024/25 | 82.8 |
| 2025/26 | 79.5 |
| 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
—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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Test date stolave stage213 Nov 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
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