Bullers Wood School for Boys

  • Secondary
  • Free school
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Chislehurst Road, Bromley, BR1 2NWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Bullers Wood School for Boys is a secondary school in Bromley for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 116 schools in Bromley. It ranks 10th of 19 secondary schools in Bromley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 February 2023, report published 28 March 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 February 2023

Leaders have created a school in which their vision of 'healthy, happy, resilient and successful' pupils guides every aspect of school life. Parents and carers typically agree, expressing the view that this is 'a kind, nurturing school'. Pupils feel happy and safe. Relationships throughout the school are welcoming and respectful. Pupils listen politely to the views of others and discuss sensitive issues with maturity. Leaders have high expectations of behaviour, and pupils respond well to these. Bullying is rare, and leaders act decisively when it does take place. Leaders celebrate pupils' achievements through regular reward assemblies and trips. Pupils value these, and work hard to achieve the 'positive points' that earn them. Pupils can develop leadership skills through positions of responsibility. Sports representatives and members of the school council help leaders to improve the school. Pupils receive training to become peer mentors, anti-bullying coordinators and mental health first aiders. Pupils use this training to support their peers. Leaders enhance the curriculum through trips and events. Pupils learn about team- building through an outdoor adventure residential trip. A visiting theatre company teaches pupils about 'verbatim theatre', and pupils visit the Design Museum to investigate the history of design.

What the school should improve

  • Sometimes, teachers do not check and intervene to ensure pupils understand important knowledge before they move on. This can lead to gaps in pupils' knowledge that can slow progression through the curriculum. Leaders should ensure that teachers check on prior learning before introducing new knowledge that builds on it.
  • Some pupils do not commonly read outside of lessons. This limits their opportunities to increase their vocabulary, fluency and comprehension as well as their wider knowledge. Leaders should ensure that all pupils read regularly.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

179 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score49.0

49.0, 2.9 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths57%

57%, 11.6 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths75.4%

75.4%, 10.6 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc35.8%

35.8%, 4.7 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.42

4.42, 0.33 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

894 pupils on roll, with places for 900

Eligible for free school meals15%

15%, 11.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language12.1%

12.1%, 9.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15%

15%, 0.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5%

5%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Bullers Wood School for Boys

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Bullers Wood School0.5 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 56.3
Bromley High School GDST1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 32.8
Babington House School1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 59.8
The Ravensbourne School1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 45.0
Orion Coopers1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 48.5

School details

School type
Free schools
Sector
Free school
Trust
LUMERO EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Boys
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Mr Gary Streatfield
Address
Chislehurst Road, Bromley, BR1 2NW
Local authority
Bromley
URN
145868

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.