SchoolScoresRavens Wood School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 19 · Boys only · Sixth form
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Oakley Road, Bromley, BR2 8HP
01689 856050 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 25 April 2018.
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 | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 29 June 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
223 pupils in this year group.
46% — 7 points below the Bromley average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bromley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46% | 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. | 48.1 | 50.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.5 | 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.
238 pupils in this year group.
97% — 3 points above the Bromley average, and 5 points above 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. | 97% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 65% | 64% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 2% | 2% | 13% |
| Further education college | 23% | 22% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 96% | 97% |
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
221 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 | 14% | 28% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 43% | 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. | 32.3 | 36.4 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
27 subjects, 598 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 65 | 2% | 9% | 19% |
| Geography | 61 | 2% | 18% | 23% |
| Mathematics | 59 | 5% | 29% | 40% |
| Business Studies:Single | 57 | 0% | 5% | 16% |
| Sociology | 43 | 2% | 7% | 20% |
| Economics | 39 | 0% | 10% | 26% |
| Biology | 29 | 3% | 14% | 27% |
| History | 29 | 0% | 17% | 23% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 27 | 4% | 11% | 15% |
| Government and Politics | 27 | 0% | 4% | 26% |
| Physics | 26 | 4% | 23% | 31% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 21 | 0% | 10% | 17% |
| English Literature | 14 | 0% | 7% | 23% |
| Chemistry | 12 | 0% | 25% | 30% |
| Film Studies | 12 | 8% | 8% | 17% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 12 | 0% | 0% | 14% |
| Art and Design | 9 | 22% | 33% | 34% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 9 | 11% | 22% | 24% |
| English Language and Literature | 9 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 8 | 13% | 38% | 19% |
| Religious Studies | 8 | 13% | 13% | 22% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 7 | 43% | 43% | 59% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: German, Music, Art and Design (Photography), French, Mathematics (Statistics).
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.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
222 students in this year group.
89% — 11 points above the Bromley average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bromley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 89% | 78% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 7% | 7% |
| Work | 27% | 26% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 89% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
218 students in this year group.
56% — 8 points below the Bromley average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bromley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 56% | 64% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 14% | 23% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 66% | 56% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 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 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 | 228 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 193 |
| Of those, offered a place | 149 (77%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 828 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.8
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bromley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 13th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Bromley. Higher than 12% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.8% | 19.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Bromley. Higher than 56% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.2% | 3.0%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 19 state secondary schools in Bromley. Higher than 94% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 23.2% | 13.3%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 16th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Bromley. Higher than 32% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 6.8% | 13.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Bromley. Lower than 82% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.4% | 7.1%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Bromley. Lower than 89% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 14.0% | 18.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Bromley. Lower than 88% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.6 | 10.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 7th lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Bromley. Lower than 88% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.3% | 4.7% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 11th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Bromley. Higher than 50% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.8 | 17.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 5th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Bromley. Higher than 86% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.7 | 12.8 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 17th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Bromley. Higher than 16% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 7.9% | 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
- Hayes School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 61% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bishop Justus CofE School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- Darrick Wood School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 57% grade 5+ English and maths
- Newstead Wood School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 100% grade 5+ English and maths
- Orion Ravensbourne 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bromley High School GDST 2.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 59% A*/A at A level
- Bickley Park School 2.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Bullers Wood School for Boys 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 57% grade 5+ English and maths
- Langley Park School for Girls 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 69% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bullers Wood School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 65% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ravens Wood School's Ofsted rating?
Ravens Wood School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 25 April 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 29 June 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Ravens Wood School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 46% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, about the same as the England average of 45%.
Is Ravens Wood School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 193 families put Ravens Wood School as their first choice for 228 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 149 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 136517.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.