SchoolScoresOrion Eden Park
Free school · Secondary, ages 11 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of ORION EDUCATION
Balmoral Avenue, Beckenham, BR3 3RD
020 3948 3864 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 3 March 2026 , published 18 May 2026.
In short: 3 strong, 4 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Post-16 provisionSixth form or other study after 16. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
70 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
| Statement | This school | England |
|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Higher than 28% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Higher than 28% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Higher than 34% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied Higher than 71% of 344 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 67 parents who had raised a concern Higher than 47% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 29 parents of children with SEND Higher than 39% of 356 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Higher than 28% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70%said yes | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 5%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
228 pupils in this year group.
48% — 5 points below the Bromley average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bromley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48% | 54% | 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. | 45.5 | 50.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.1 | 4.6 | 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.
171 pupils in this year group.
92% — 2 points below the Bromley average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bromley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 92% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 55% | 64% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 2% | 2% | 13% |
| Further education college | 32% | 22% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 92% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
44 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Bromley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 13% | 28% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 41% | 56% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 33.0 | 36.4 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
20 subjects, 129 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 18 | 6% | 6% | 19% |
| History | 14 | 0% | 7% | 23% |
| Sociology | 14 | 14% | 21% | 20% |
| Film Studies | 11 | 0% | 0% | 17% |
| Business Studies:Single | 10 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Geography | 10 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 8 | 38% | 38% | 26% |
| English Literature | 6 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Art and Design, Government and Politics, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Studies / Computing, Economics, Mathematics (Further), Italian, Religious Studies, Spanish.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. 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 Bromley. 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 229 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 66 |
| Of those, offered a place | 66 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 476 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.4 · 2026: 0.3
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bromley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools in Beckenham. Higher than 64% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 33.0% | 19.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Beckenham. Higher than 64% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.5% | 3.0%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Beckenham. Higher than 20% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 9.7% | 13.3%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Beckenham. Higher than 51% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.4% | 13.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Beckenham. Lower than 33% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.3% | 7.1%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Beckenham. Lower than 33% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 26.7% | 18.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Beckenham. Lower than 28% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 26.3 | 10.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Beckenham. Lower than 27% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.0% | 4.7% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.16% | 0.07% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Beckenham. Higher than 12% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 14.6 | 17.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Beckenham. Higher than 31% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.0 | 12.8 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools in Beckenham. Higher than 89% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 23.7% | 14.9%* | 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
- Harris Academy Beckenham 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2023 · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- Orchard Park High School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- Langley Park School for Boys 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2024 · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- Oasis Academy Arena 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 4 expected, 1 needs attention · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- Langley Park School for Girls 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 69% grade 5+ English and maths
- Oasis Academy Shirley Park 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 32% grade 5+ English and maths
- Harris Girls Academy Bromley 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2024 · 68% grade 5+ English and maths
- Trinity School 1.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 76% A*/A at A level
- Harris Academy South Norwood 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Orion Eden Park's Ofsted rating?
Orion Eden Park was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 3 March 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 3 strong, 4 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Orion Eden Park do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 48% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 3 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Orion Eden Park?
70% of the 70 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Orion Eden Park to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Orion Eden Park oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 66 families put Orion Eden Park as their first choice for 229 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 66 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 144465.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.