St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
110%
Capacity
231
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Bromley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 231 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (110% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kirsty Everson, it falls under Bromley local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1261st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 69 in Bromley.
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 71 applications for 30 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School include Dining Hall, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Gymnastics, Rounders, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Eco Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bromley, St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | St Paul's Wood Hill, Orpington, Bromley, BR5 2SR |
| Headteacher | Kirsty Everson |
| Local Authority | Bromley |
| Number of Pupils | 231 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.8% |
| School Capacity | 231 / 210 (110% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Sept 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (81%)
1261st of 13,686
Nationally
316th of 1,592
In London
18th of 69
In Bromley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
81%
Expected Standard
26%
Higher Standard
'22/23
88%
'23/24
81%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
71
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Paul's Wood Hill, Orpington
Bromley, BR5 2SR
St Paul's Wood Hill, Orpington
Bromley, BR5 2SR
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