SchoolScoresBonus Pastor Catholic College
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of ST BENEDICT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Winlaton Road, Downham, Bromley, BR1 5PZ
020 8695 2100 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 12 September 2017. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 12 October 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
175 pupils in this year group.
43% — 1 points below the Lewisham average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lewisham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43% | 45% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 50.7 | 46.7 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
181 pupils in this year group.
98% — 5 points above the Lewisham average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lewisham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 98% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 37% | 43% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 43% | 24% | 13% |
| Further education college | 11% | 19% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 98% | 98% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Lewisham. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 2 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 172 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 305 |
| Of those, offered a place | 151 (50%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 686 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.9 · 2025: 1.9 · 2026: 1.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lewisham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 13th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 50% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 26.9% | 36.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 14 state secondary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 95% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 6.8% | 3.7%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 13th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 32% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.4% | 15.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 14th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 48% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.3% | 27.9%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Lewisham. Lower than 93% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.1% | 6.8%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Lewisham. Lower than 91% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 12.8% | 19.3%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 8th lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Lewisham. Lower than 64% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.7 | 11.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 9th lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Lewisham. Lower than 52% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.5% | 6.7% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 12th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 18% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.1 | 16.9 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 11th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 35% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.2 | 12.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 4th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 80% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 19.9% | 17.9%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Conisborough College 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 32% grade 5+ English and maths
- Haberdashers' Knights Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Sedgehill Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 42% grade 5+ English and maths
- Education-My Life Matters 1.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- St Dunstan's College 1.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 62% A*/A at A level
- Harris Girls Academy Bromley 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2024 · 68% grade 5+ English and maths
- Eltham College 1.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 68% A*/A at A level
- Colfe's School 1.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 67% A*/A at A level
- Prendergast Ladywell School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion) · 48% grade 5+ English and maths
- Trinity CofE School, Lewisham 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 7 strong · 56% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bonus Pastor Catholic College's Ofsted rating?
Bonus Pastor Catholic College was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 September 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 12 October 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
How did Bonus Pastor Catholic College do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 43% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 2 points below the England average of 45%.
Is Bonus Pastor Catholic College oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 305 families put Bonus Pastor Catholic College as their first choice for 172 places: about 2 first-choice applications for every place. 151 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 150605.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.