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Bullers Wood School

Bullers Wood School

Bromley, BR7 5LJSecondary School·Ages 11-18
Goodby Ofsted

102%

Capacity

1,571

Pupils

3.3x

Demand

About Bullers Wood School

Bullers Wood School is a state-funded None secondary school serving the Bromley community, welcoming girls from age 11 to 18. The school has 1,571 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 1,536 places).

Ofsted has rated Bullers Wood School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Simon Hardwick, it falls under Bromley local authority.

In terms of academic performance, its Progress 8 score of +0.37 is above the national average. Additionally, Attainment 8 is strong at 56.3. Additionally, sixth form students achieve an average A-Level grade of C. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 707th out of 3,141 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 19 in Bromley.

Bullers Wood School is a popular choice with families — it received 745 applications for 227 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 231 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 10 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 7 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Bullers Wood School include ICT Suite, Tennis Courts, Dining Hall, Swimming Pool, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Science Labs, Library, Sixth Form Centre.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rugby, Netball, Rowing, Cross Country and 5 more, as well as clubs including DofE, Newspaper, Science Club, Gardening and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.6%, which is well below the national average for secondary schools in England.

For families exploring secondary schools in Bromley, Bullers Wood School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderGirls
Religious CharacterNone
AddressSt Nicolas Lane, Chislehurst, Bromley, BR7 5LJ
HeadteacherSimon Hardwick
Local AuthorityBromley
Number of Pupils1,571
Free School Meals (FSM)11.6%
School Capacity1,571 / 1,536 (102% full)
Sixth FormYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Feb 2024
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Declined
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on Progress 8 (+0.37)

707th of 3,141

Nationally

Top 25%

217th of 487

In London

Top 50%

7th of 19

In Bromley

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data

GCSE Results

2023/24

Progress 8 Score

+0.37Above Average

Students make more progress than similar students nationally

BelowAverageAbove

Attainment 8 (vs national avg)

+56.3Well Above Average

Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average

BelowAverageAbove
Grade 9-4 (Standard Pass)80%
Grade 9-5 (Strong Pass)64%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.

A-Level Results

2023/24
206 students

Average Points per Entry

29.7Grade C

Value Added Score

-0.38Well Below Average
BelowAverageAbove

Best 3 A-Levels (Average)

29.8Grade C
AAB or higher (inc. 2 facilitating)9%
Avg Points per Entry over timeDeclining -4.5

'21/22

35.3

'22/23

33.1

'23/24

29.7

Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

10
ICT SuiteTennis CourtsDining HallSwimming PoolPlaying FieldsSports HallMusic RoomsScience LabsLibrarySixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

RugbyNetballRowingCross CountryRoundersSwimmingHockeyBasketballAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Duke of EdinburghNewspaperScience ClubGardeningYoung EnterpriseDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

227

Applications

745

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.3x
0x1x2x3x5x+

231 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bullers Wood School

Bullers Wood School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

02084672280www.bwsgirls.org

St Nicolas Lane, Chislehurst

Bromley, BR7 5LJ

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St Nicolas Lane, Chislehurst

Bromley, BR7 5LJ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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