Orion Mead Road
88%
Capacity
79
Pupils
5.0x
Demand
About Orion Mead Road
Orion Mead Road is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bromley community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 79 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 90 places).
Ofsted has rated Orion Mead Road "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ruth De Graft Incoom, it falls under Bromley local authority.
Orion Mead Road is a popular choice with families — it received 145 applications for 29 places, making it 5.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 1 area, including Hearing Impairment. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Orion Mead Road include Playing Fields, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Swimming, Cricket, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Film Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bromley, Orion Mead Road 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Mead Road Infant School, Chislehurst, Bromley, BR7 6AD |
| Headteacher | Ruth De Graft Incoom |
| Local Authority | Bromley |
| Number of Pupils | 79 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.3% |
| School Capacity | 79 / 90 (88% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
145
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (20% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mead Road Infant School, Chislehurst
Bromley, BR7 6AD
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