Langley Park School for Boys
109%
Capacity
1,820
Pupils
4.6x
Demand
About Langley Park School for Boys
Langley Park School for Boys sits comfortably above the Bromley local authority average for Progress 8, scoring 0.4 compared with the LA average of 0.13. That puts the school fourth out of 21 secondary schools in the borough, placing it in the top 25 per cent nationally. The gap is meaningful: a Progress 8 score of 0.4 means pupils here achieve nearly half a grade more per subject than students with similar starting points across England. The school’s Attainment 8 score of 56 reinforces this picture, and 83.3 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The school is heavily oversubscribed — 908 applications for 198 places in 2025/26, with 306 first-preference applications — which suggests local families recognise the strong academic offer.
At GCSE, the school’s EBacc average point score sits at 5.16, and 59 per cent of pupils entered the EBacc suite of subjects. Progress in maths is particularly strong at 0.58, while English progress is more modest at 0.14. In the sixth form, 312 students achieved a B- average across their best three A-levels, with a points-per-entry score of 36.33. The sixth form value-added score of -0.05 is classed as average, meaning students here perform roughly in line with expectations. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 judged it Good overall, with leadership and management, behaviour, and sixth-form provision all rated Good. This is a step down from its previous Outstanding rating in 2015, but the ungraded inspection noted the school had improved significantly since its last graded inspection in 2019.
The school is a boys’ state secondary with a co-educational sixth form, and it operates above its official capacity of 1,676, with 1,820 pupils on roll. Facilities include a theatre, sixth form centre, science labs, and art studios, and the sports programme covers rowing, rugby, football, and swimming. The school has a resourced provision and supports a wide range of SEND needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, dyslexia, and speech and language difficulties. Parent View responses are overwhelmingly positive: 94 per cent would recommend the school, and 94 per cent of parents agree or strongly agree their child is happy. The school suits families who want strong academic outcomes in a large, well-established boys’ school with a busy extracurricular programme and a clear focus on progress in maths and the EBacc.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Boys |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | South Eden Park Road, Beckenham, Bromley, BR3 3BP |
| Headteacher | Suzanne Munday |
| Local Authority | Bromley |
| Number of Pupils | 1,820 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.8% |
| School Capacity | 1,820 / 1,676 (109% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Nov 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (27 Nov 2024): Improved significantly
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 31 Mar 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.40)
655th of 3,141
Nationally
204th of 487
In London
4th of 19
In Bromley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 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
40.7
'22/23
32.8
'23/24
36.3
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
2022/2375%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 317 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
31%
Russell Group
34%
Top-third HE
1%
Oxford / Cambridge
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)75%
- Employment11%
- Not sustained6%
- Apprenticeship5%
- Further 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.
Ofsted Parent View
346 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
20Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed198
908
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
306 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British61.3%
- Mixed12.6%
- White (other)7.9%
- Asian6.1%
- Black1.3%
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.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
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.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
10
Total schools
10
Oversubscribed
5
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 Langley Park School for Boys
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
South Eden Park Road, Beckenham
Bromley, BR3 3BP
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