Schools in Orpington, London (2025)
30 schools · 13,234 students · 28 academy, 2 local authority · median Pupils on roll 314.
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Ranked schools in Orpington
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and London.
- 199St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar SchoolOrpington · Local authority Secondary83.6 Attainment 8 · 1,084 students
- 299Crofton Infant SchoolOrpington · Academy Primary– · 590 students
- 399St James' Roman Catholic Primary SchoolOrpington · Academy Primary94% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 216 students
- 498Newstead Wood SchoolOrpington · Academy Secondary82.8 Attainment 8 · 1,347 students
- 598Crofton Junior SchoolOrpington · Academy Primary91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 717 students
- 696Perry Hall Primary SchoolOrpington · Academy Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 432 students
- 788Warren Road Primary SchoolOrpington · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 838 students
- 886St Philomena's Primary SchoolOrpington · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 202 students
- 985St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary SchoolOrpington · Academy Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 222 students
- 1085Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery SchoolOrpington · Academy Primary– · 314 students
- 1178Tubbenden Primary SchoolOrpington · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 647 students
- 1278Green Street Green Primary SchoolOrpington · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 433 students
- 1373Darrick Wood SchoolOrpington · Academy Secondary51.5 Attainment 8 · 1,698 students
- 1470Farnborough Primary SchoolOrpington · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 198 students
- 1565The Highway Primary SchoolOrpington · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 207 students
- 1663Holy Innocents Catholic Primary SchoolOrpington · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 285 students
- 1762Gray's Farm Primary AcademyOrpington · Academy Primary85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 420 students
- 1862Poverest Primary SchoolOrpington · Local authority Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 433 students
- 1960Darrick Wood Junior SchoolOrpington · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 374 students
- 2056Midfield Primary SchoolOrpington · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 481 students
- 2153Manor Oak Primary SchoolOrpington · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 191 students
- 2253Orion BlenheimOrpington · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 196 students
- 2350Pratts Bottom Primary SchoolOrpington · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 67 students
- 2448Harris Primary Academy OrpingtonOrpington · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 269 students
- 2539Downe Primary SchoolOrpington · Academy Primary– · 85 students
- 2630Harris Academy OrpingtonOrpington · Academy Secondary42.7 Attainment 8 · 499 students
- 2727St. Mary Cray Primary AcademyOrpington · Academy Primary41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 233 students
- 2821St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary SchoolOrpington · Academy Primary32% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 178 students
- 2914Leesons Primary SchoolOrpington · Academy Primary33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 281 students
- 3012Chelsfield Primary SchoolOrpington · Academy Primary27% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 97 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School Orpington · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 99.3 Top 5% | 83.6 Attainment 8 | 1,084 |
| 2 | Crofton Infant School Orpington · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Academy | 99.2 Top 5% | – | 590 |
| 3 | St James' Roman Catholic Primary School Orpington · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 98.8 Top 5% | 94% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 216 |
| 4 | Newstead Wood School Orpington · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.1 Top 5% | 82.8 Attainment 8 | 1,347 |
| 5 | Crofton Junior School Orpington · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 97.6 Top 5% | 91% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 717 |
| 6 | Perry Hall Primary School Orpington · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 95.6 Top 5% | 90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 432 |
| 7 | Warren Road Primary School Orpington · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 87.9 Top 10% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 838 |
| 8 | St Philomena's Primary School Orpington · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 85.5 Top 10% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 202 |
| 9 | St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School Orpington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 85.2 Top 10% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 222 |
| 10 | Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School Orpington · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 84.6 Top 10% | – | 314 |
| 11 | Tubbenden Primary School Orpington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 78.3 Top 25% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 647 |
| 12 | Green Street Green Primary School Orpington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 77.6 Top 25% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 433 |
| 13 | Darrick Wood School Orpington · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 73.2 Top 25% | 51.5 Attainment 8 | 1,698 |
| 14 | Farnborough Primary School Orpington · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 69.9 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 198 |
| 15 | The Highway Primary School Orpington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 64.8 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 207 |
| 16 | Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School Orpington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 63.0 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 285 |
| 17 | Gray's Farm Primary Academy Orpington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 62.3 Top 50% | 85% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 420 |
| 18 | Poverest Primary School Orpington · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 61.6 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 433 |
| 19 | Darrick Wood Junior School Orpington · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 59.9 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 374 |
| 20 | Midfield Primary School Orpington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 56.4 Top 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 481 |
| 21 | Manor Oak Primary School Orpington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 53.1 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 191 |
| 22 | Orion Blenheim Orpington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 52.9 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 196 |
| 23 | Pratts Bottom Primary School Orpington · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 49.8 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67 |
| 24 | Harris Primary Academy Orpington Orpington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 48.3 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 269 |
| 25 | Downe Primary School Orpington · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 39.2 Lower 50% | – | 85 |
| 26 | Harris Academy Orpington Orpington · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 30.2 Lower 50% | 42.7 Attainment 8 | 499 |
| 27 | St. Mary Cray Primary Academy Orpington · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 27.1 Lower 50% | 41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 233 |
| 28 | St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School Orpington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 21.0 Lower 50% | 32% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 178 |
| 29 | Leesons Primary School Orpington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 14.2 Lower 50% | 33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 281 |
| 30 | Chelsfield Primary School Orpington · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 12.2 Lower 50% | 27% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 97 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Orpington?
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School is the highest-ranked school in Orpington with a Success Index (England) of 99.3 out of 100 (Top 5% of secondary schools in England).
How many schools are in Orpington?
Orpington has 30 schools (4 secondary, 26 primary) educating 13,234 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Orpington?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Orpington is 314. Number of pupils in the latest school census.