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Orion Eden Park

Bromley, BR3 3RDSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2021
Progress 8
-0.56
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.4×
Not oversubscribed
96 1st-choice / 232 places
Ranking
#2,689
of 3,141 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressBalmoral Avenue, Beckenham, Bromley, BR3 3RD
HeadteacherMark Ridley
Local AuthorityBromley
Number of Pupils1,274
Free School Meals (FSM)30.2%
School Capacity1,274 / 1,680 (76% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Dec 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Science LabsGymnasiumICT SuiteSports HallSwimming PoolArt StudiosSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

RowingAthleticsDanceRoundersFootballBasketball

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDuke of EdinburghEco ClubDramaChoirScience ClubFilm ClubNewspaper

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalOther

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

School day

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Teaching hours

08:55 – 14:50

Source: orionedenpark.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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