Schools in Bromley, London
Bromley is one of London's largest boroughs by area and has a distinctive mix of grammar, foundation and community schools. The borough operates a partially selective system, and 11+ test preparation is a significant feature of secondary admissions. Reception applications tend to be most competitive in the north of the borough.
Data last verified 15 May 2026. Sources: Ofsted, DfE GIAS, DfE Performance Tables, Metropolitan Police, MHCLG IMD. See all sources.
Top primary schools in Bromley
Ranked by Ofsted rating, then by latest KS2 performance. See methodology.
| School | Ofsted | KS2 % |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Primary Academy Beckenham Green | Outstanding | 97.0 |
| La Fontaine Academy | Outstanding | 95.0 |
| St James' Roman Catholic Primary School | Outstanding | 94.0 |
| Perry Hall Primary School | Outstanding | 91.0 |
| Crofton Junior School | Outstanding | 87.0 |
| Burnt Ash Primary School | Outstanding | 86.0 |
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School | Outstanding | 80.0 |
Top secondary schools in Bromley
Ranked by Ofsted rating, then by latest KS4 Attainment 8.
| School | Ofsted | Att 8 |
|---|---|---|
| St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School | Outstanding | 83.6 |
| Newstead Wood School | Outstanding | 82.8 |
| Harris Girls Academy Bromley | Outstanding | 58.3 |
| Hayes School | Outstanding | 54.8 |
| Harris Academy Beckenham | Outstanding | 51.6 |
| Clannad Education Centre | Outstanding | — |
| Marjorie McClure School | Outstanding | — |
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What the data says about Bromley
81.5% of Bromley schools are currently rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, compared with a London average of roughly 90% for primary and 80% for secondary. The average number of applications per place across Bromley is 1.27, a useful indicator of how competitive local admissions are. The average number of recorded crime incidents within 500 metres of a school in Bromley over the most recent reporting month is 76.47, drawn from the Metropolitan Police open data API. The mean IMD (Index of Multiple Deprivation) decile of Bromley's schools is 7.56 — 1 is most deprived, 10 is least deprived. All metrics on this page are recomputed from source data on the 15th of every month. See our methodology for definitions and limitations.
All schools in Bromley
Every school in Bromley, listed alphabetically. Click any school for the full record.
Frequently asked
How many schools are there in Bromley?
Bromley has 119 schools in our directory, drawn from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Of these, 85 are primary, 36 are secondary, and the remainder are special, all-through, or post-16.
What proportion of Bromley schools are Outstanding?
As of the latest Ofsted Management Information release, 28 schools in Bromley (23.5%) are rated Outstanding, and 81.5% are rated Good or Outstanding. Ratings are refreshed monthly from the Ofsted MI publication.
When do I apply for a Reception or Year 7 place in Bromley?
Reception applications in England close on 15 January each year for the September intake. Year 7 (secondary transfer) applications close on 31 October. Bromley's applications are coordinated by the local authority through the eAdmissions system. See our full Reception timeline guide.
How does the school appeals process work in Bromley?
If you are refused your preferred school place, you have a statutory right of appeal. Bromley appeals are typically heard in May (Reception) and June–July (secondary). See our appeals tracker for Bromley-level success rates by year.
How can I tell which Bromley schools are over-subscribed?
Each school listing on this site shows the number of applications per place from the DfE's published admissions data. Apps-per-place above 2 typically indicates strong over-subscription. We refresh this data annually when the DfE publishes its admissions and offers release.
Sources
School list and phase from DfE Get Information About Schools (refreshed monthly). Ofsted ratings from Ofsted Management Information (refreshed monthly). Performance data from DfE Explore Education Statistics. Crime data within 500m from the Metropolitan Police open data API. Deprivation deciles from MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2019. Read our full methodology for how each metric is calculated.