St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School

About St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School

St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School sits at the very top of Bromley's state secondary rankings, and its headline Progress 8 score of 1.27 tells you why. That figure is nearly ten times the local authority average of 0.13, which means pupils here, on average, achieve well over a grade more per subject than students in similar schools across the borough. It's a selective boys' grammar with a Church of England character, and the data backs up its reputation: the school ranks first out of 19 secondaries in Bromley, 13th out of 487 in London, and 18th nationally out of over 3,100 schools. That kind of consistency is rare, and it's reflected in the fact that 98% of parents who responded to the Parent View survey would recommend the school. The most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, awarded Outstanding across every graded category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management — maintaining the same top rating the school has held since at least its previous inspection in 2014.

Academically, the numbers are striking. At Key Stage 4, 100% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, and 92.9% entered the EBacc, with an EBacc average point score of 8.45. The Attainment 8 score sits at 85.8, far above the national average. Progress 8 breakdowns show particularly strong gains in maths (1.34) and the EBacc subjects (1.37), with English also well above average at 1.05. At A-level, the school's value-added score of 0.09 is classed as above average, and the average points per entry of 49.38 equates to a grade A. Over 72% of entries were graded AAB or higher, and the average grade across the best three A-levels was also an A. With 223 pupils in the sixth form, it's a sizeable and academically ambitious cohort. The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, there were 475 applications for 126 places, with 261 first-preference applications and an oversubscription ratio of 3.77.

The school is housed on a site that includes a swimming pool, gymnasium, sports hall, science labs, playing fields, a sixth form centre, and a chapel. There's a wide range of clubs and activities on offer, including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Model United Nations, debating, drama, and Young Enterprise, plus sports like hockey, football, tennis, and cross country. SEND provision covers a broad spectrum, including support for autistic spectrum disorder, dyslexia, speech and language needs, and physical disabilities, though only 5% of parents responding to the survey said their child had SEND. The school is a Church of England foundation but admits boys aged 11 to 18 regardless of faith. For families who can secure a place, this is a school that delivers exceptional academic outcomes in a structured, high-expectation environment — but with 3.77 applicants per place, it's one you'll need to plan for well in advance.

Key Details

Frequently Asked Questions About St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School

Helpful Guides for Parents