Bromley High School GDST
96%
Capacity
920
Pupils
N/A
Demand
About Bromley High School GDST
Bromley High School GDST holds an Ofsted rating of Outstanding, placing it among only six schools in the Bromley local authority to achieve this top grade out of 21 secondary schools. The most telling academic metric for this private girls' school is its A-level performance in the 2023/24 academic year, where students achieved an average of 44.12 points per entry, equivalent to a B+ grade. This places the school's sixth form in strong company, with a value-added score of 0.35, meaning students typically outperform expectations by a third of a grade per subject. The school's progress banding is rated as 'Above average', and its best three A-levels average also sits at B+. With 55 pupils in the sixth form cohort, the school maintains a focused, academically ambitious environment that clearly delivers results above the national norm.
At GCSE level, the school's Attainment 8 score stands at 33.8, which is notably high when compared with the local authority average Progress 8 score of 0.13. However, it is worth noting that as an independent school, Bromley High does not enter pupils for the EBacc qualification, and its EBacc APS of 1.43 reflects a different curriculum emphasis than state schools. The school's academic profile is strongest at A-level, where its points per entry grade of B+ and above-average value-added metrics suggest that pupils make excellent progress from their starting points. While direct comparisons with local grammar schools like St Olave's and Newstead Wood are difficult due to different entry requirements, Bromley High's results position it as a strong academic choice for girls in the area.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including a swimming pool, theatre, astro turf, and dedicated sixth form centre, alongside specialist spaces for art, music, and science. With 920 pupils against a capacity of 962, the school is nearly full, indicating healthy demand. Bromley High is a day school only, with no boarding or nursery provision, and caters for girls from age 4 through to 18. Its extensive co-curricular programme includes sports such as hockey, netball, and swimming, plus clubs ranging from coding to Young Enterprise. This combination of strong academic outcomes, wide-ranging facilities, and a single-sex environment makes it particularly well-suited to families seeking a private education that delivers above-average A-level progress and a structured, supportive pathway from primary through to sixth form.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (Private) |
| Age Range | 4 to 18 years |
| Gender | Girls |
| Address | Blackbrook Lane, Bickley, Bromley, BR1 2TW |
| Headteacher | Angela Drew |
| Local Authority | Bromley |
| Number of Pupils | 920 |
| School Capacity | 920 / 962 (96% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
GCSE Results
2023/24Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
48.6
'22/23
43.7
'23/24
44.1
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2383%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 54 pupils).
- University (HE)83%
- Employment7%
- Not sustained7%
- Other education2%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
SEND Support
SEN Pupil Breakdown
1
With EHC Plan
133
SEN Support
14.6% of pupils receive SEN support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
14Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
18Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 15:30
Breakfast club
07:30-08:30
After-school care
15:30-17:30
Source: bromleyhigh.gdst.net. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
12
Total schools
9
Oversubscribed
6
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bromley High School GDST
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School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications
Contact Information
Blackbrook Lane, Bickley
Bromley, BR1 2TW
Journey to School
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