St Philomena's Primary School
#216 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#1363 of 15,697 nationally
About St Philomena's Primary School
St Philomena's Primary School is a academy primary located in Orpington, in the Bromley local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 5–11. In 2025 it enrolled 202 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 85.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 216th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (95th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (70th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 202; capacity filled 97.1%.
There are 30 schools in Orpington; St Philomena's Primary School ranks 8th of 30 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)86%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)14%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)13.4%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St Philomena's Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 202
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 13.4%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 97.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 86%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 14%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St Philomena's Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Harris Primary Academy Orpington
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
269 students · 326 m away
St. Mary Cray Primary Academy
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
233 students · 544 m away
Harris Academy Orpington
Orpington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
499 students · 822 m away
Orion Blenheim
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
196 students · 1.1 km away
Manor Oak Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
191 students · 1.2 km away
Poverest Primary School
Orpington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
433 students · 1.4 km away
Perry Hall Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
432 students · 1.5 km away
St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
178 students · 1.7 km away
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School
Orpington · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,084 students · 1.9 km away
Leesons Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
281 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Whitehall Park School
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
Winterbourne Boys' Academy
Thornton Heath · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
201 students
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
St Paulinus Church of England Primary School
Dartford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
203 students
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
201 students
Monks Orchard Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
203 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Philomena's Primary School a good school?
St Philomena's Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 85.5 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #216 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St Philomena's Primary School rank in London?
St Philomena's Primary School ranks #216 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #1363 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Philomena's Primary School?
St Philomena's Primary School had 202 students in 2025.
Is St Philomena's Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
St Philomena's Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 5–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near St Philomena's Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Philomena's Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.