La Fontaine Academy vs Orion Ravensbourne
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Fontaine Academy
Bromley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
492 students
Orion Ravensbourne
Bromley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,504 students
| Measure | La Fontaine Academy Bromley, London | Orion Ravensbourne Bromley, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #64 of 1,720 | #406 of 640 |
| National rank | #418 of 15,697 | #2199 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 492 | 1,504 |
| Pupils on roll | 492 | 1,504 |
| Free school meals | 10% | 32.6% |
| Capacity filled | 78.1% | 113.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 92% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 61.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.92 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.6 |
| town | Bromley | Bromley |
| region | London | London |
| Website | lafontaineacademy.org/ | www.orionravensbourne.org.uk |
The verdict
- •La Fontaine Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.8 vs 45.5).
- •Orion Ravensbourne is the larger school with 1,504 students compared with 492.
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 La Fontaine Academy better than Orion Ravensbourne?
On the Success Index (England), La Fontaine Academy ranks higher (93.8 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 La Fontaine Academy and Orion Ravensbourne?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bromley and Bromley in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
La Fontaine Academy: 492. Orion Ravensbourne: 1,504. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do La Fontaine Academy and Orion Ravensbourne rank in London?
La Fontaine Academy is 64th of 1,720 and Orion Ravensbourne is 406th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).