Langley Park School for Girls
104%
Capacity
1,707
Pupils
3.9x
Demand
About Langley Park School for Girls
Langley Park School for Girls is a strong performer in Bromley, and the data backs that up clearly. Its Progress 8 score of 0.4 is well above the local authority average of 0.13 for state secondary schools, meaning pupils here make significantly more academic progress than their peers across the borough. That score places the school 5th out of 19 similar schools in Bromley, comfortably in the top quarter nationally. It’s a selective girls’ school in all but name — oversubscribed by a factor of nearly four to one, with 913 applications for 236 places in the 2025/26 admissions round. The school is rated Good by Ofsted overall, but its sixth form and behaviour and attitudes both earned Outstanding in the most recent 2022 inspection, which gives a sense of a school that’s performing well above the baseline.
At GCSE, the school’s Attainment 8 score sits at 55.4, and 84.7% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths. The EBacc average point score of 5.31 is strong, and 78.4% of pupils entered the EBacc suite of subjects. Progress 8 breakdowns show consistent gains across English, maths, and the EBacc subjects, with the strongest progress in the EBacc pillar itself at 0.48. At A-level, the picture is more mixed. The school’s value added score of -0.1 is below average, and the progress banding is rated as such, though the average points per entry of 35.62 equates to a B- grade. The best three A-levels average out at 36.77 points, again a B-. So while the school excels at moving pupils forward at GCSE, sixth form outcomes are more in line with expectations rather than exceeding them.
The school is large, with 1,707 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,642, and it offers a broad range of facilities including science labs, a sixth form centre, astro turf, and a sports hall. Sports on offer include rowing, gymnastics, and rugby, while clubs range from Model UN to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. The SEND provision is comprehensive, covering dyslexia, autism, speech and language needs, and social and emotional mental health support. This is a school that suits families looking for a high-performing, academically ambitious environment for their daughter, particularly at GCSE level, and who are comfortable with the competitive admissions process. The Outstanding sixth form provision is a draw, though families should be aware that A-level value added is below the national average.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Girls |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Hawksbrook Lane, Beckenham, Bromley, BR3 3BE |
| Headteacher | Stephen Whittle |
| Local Authority | Bromley |
| Number of Pupils | 1,707 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.0% |
| School Capacity | 1,707 / 1,642 (104% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.40)
658th of 3,141
Nationally
206th of 487
In London
5th 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
38.3
'22/23
34.5
'23/24
35.6
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2383%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 235 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)83%
- FE college9%
- Not sustained3%
- Employment2%
- Sixth form college1%
- Apprenticeship1%
97% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2375%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 221 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
12%
Russell Group
17%
Top-third HE
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 sustained5%
- Apprenticeship3%
- Further education1%
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.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Psychology81
- Sociology74
- Biology63
- Law57
- Mathematics49
- Chemistry41
- Business Studies:Single39
- History35
- English Literature25
- Government and Politics24
- Geography21
- Computer Studies / Computing19
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
14Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed236
913
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
289 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 15:10
Source: lpgs.bromley.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half 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 British45.8%
- Mixed16.9%
- Asian9.5%
- White (other)8.0%
- Black1.2%
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
2024/2575% 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.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this 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.
9
Total schools
9
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 Girls
Helpful Guides for Parents
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
Hawksbrook Lane, Beckenham
Bromley, BR3 3BE
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