Orion Eden Park
76%
Capacity
1,274
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Orion Eden Park
Orion Eden Park is a mixed state secondary school in Bromley, London, serving 1,274 pupils aged 11 to 19. It sits within a local authority that has six Outstanding-rated secondary schools, including the nearby Harris Academy Beckenham just 1.1 kilometres away. Among Bromley’s 21 same-type schools, Orion Eden Park ranks 17th by Progress 8 score, placing it in the bottom half of the borough. The top-performing peers in the area are St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School, Newstead Wood School, and Harris Girls Academy Bromley, all of which achieve significantly higher Progress 8 scores. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, receiving 695 applications for 232 places, with 96 first-preference offers made. This level of demand suggests it remains a popular choice for local families despite its middling ranking within the borough.
Academically, the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2021 rated it Good across all categories, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. At Key Stage 4, the school’s Progress 8 score is -0.56, which is well below the national average and significantly lower than the Bromley local authority average of 0.13. The Attainment 8 score stands at 42.7, and 62.3% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The EBacc average point score is 3.98, with 50% of pupils entering the EBacc and 25.8% achieving a grade 4 or above across the suite. At Key Stage 5, the sixth form has 66 pupils and a value-added score of -0.08, which is rated as Average. The average A-level points per entry is 28.59, equivalent to a grade C, and the best three A-levels average out at a grade C as well.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including science labs, a gymnasium, ICT suite, sports hall, swimming pool, art studios, and a dedicated sixth form centre. Sports on offer include rowing, athletics, dance, rounders, football, and basketball, while extracurricular clubs range from Art Club and Drama to DofE, Eco Club, and a school newspaper. SEND provisions are extensive, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication, hearing and visual impairments, physical disability, and autistic spectrum disorder. With 30.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a relatively disadvantaged intake compared to the national average. Orion Eden Park is best suited to families who value a large, inclusive comprehensive with strong SEND support and a good Ofsted rating, but who are realistic about its below-average academic outcomes relative to the rest of Bromley.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Balmoral Avenue, Beckenham, Bromley, BR3 3RD |
| Headteacher | Mark Ridley |
| Local Authority | Bromley |
| Number of Pupils | 1,274 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.2% |
| School Capacity | 1,274 / 1,680 (76% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 12 Dec 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.56)
2689th of 3,141
Nationally
460th of 487
In London
17th of 19
In Bromley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly less 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)
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
14Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed232
695
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
96 families put this school as their 1st choice (14% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British40.5%
- Mixed21.0%
- White (other)10.1%
- Asian3.9%
- Black1.6%
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.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% 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.
12
Total schools
12
Oversubscribed
7
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 Orion Eden Park
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
Balmoral Avenue, Beckenham
Bromley, BR3 3RD
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