Bullers Wood School for Boys vs Orion Ravensbourne
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bullers Wood School for Boys
Bromley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
894 students
Orion Ravensbourne
Bromley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,504 students
| Measure | Bullers Wood School for Boys Bromley, London | Orion Ravensbourne Bromley, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #173 of 640 | #406 of 640 |
| National rank | #814 of 4,090 | #2199 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 894 | 1,504 |
| Pupils on roll | 894 | 1,504 |
| Free school meals | 15% | 32.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 113.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.0 | 45.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57% | 40.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.4% | 61.8% |
| EBacc average points | 4.42 | 3.92 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.6 |
| town | Bromley | Bromley |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.bwsboys.org | www.orionravensbourne.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bullers Wood School for Boys scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.4 vs 45.5).
- •Orion Ravensbourne is the larger school with 1,504 students compared with 894.
- •Bullers Wood School for Boys is boys and Orion Ravensbourne is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bullers Wood School for Boys better than Orion Ravensbourne?
On the Success Index (England), Bullers Wood School for Boys ranks higher (74.4 vs 45.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bullers Wood School for Boys and Orion Ravensbourne?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bromley and Bromley in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bullers Wood School for Boys: 894. Orion Ravensbourne: 1,504. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bullers Wood School for Boys and Orion Ravensbourne rank in London?
Bullers Wood School for Boys is 173rd of 640 and Orion Ravensbourne is 406th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).