Orion Scotts Park
Orchard Road, Bromley, BR1 2PROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Orion Scotts Park is a primary school in Bromley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 116 schools in Bromley. It ranks 47th of 68 primary schools in Bromley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 May 2017, report published 9 June 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 June 2026
Pupils enjoy school and are proud members of the Orion Scotts Park community. The school day begins purposefully, with well-established routines that support a calm and effective transition into learning. Positive relationships between staff and pupils create a warm and nurturing environment, where pupils feel safe. Pupils attend school regularly. Staff support them well in overcoming barriers to attending school. Pupils appreciate and value the wide range of enrichment the school provides. This is well matched to pupils' interests and includes sport, music, drama, science and outdoor learning opportunities. Educational visits, residential experiences, visitors to the school and carefully chosen workshops further enhance pupils' cultural understanding, personal development and preparedness for life both within and beyond the school. Pupils relish the opportunities to contribute to school life, for example, through the range of leadership opportunities available, such as house captains, 'wellbeing warriors', school council members or pupil newsletter roles. These help to build pupils' confidence and sense of responsibility. Pupils achieve well overall. Leaders have introduced several strategies recently to make sure that 'no child slips through the net'. This is proving effective in identifying pupils' needs swiftly so that the right support can be put in place. As a result, barriers to learning and/or wellbeing for disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are reduced. Pupils' behaviour is impressive. They demonstrate high levels of self-discipline and are diligent learners. They get along well and are kind to one another. The school culture is one where pupils know they are cared for and that incidents such as bullying and discrimination are not tolerated. Pupils know there are trusted adults they can talk to if they have any worries and that these will be dealt with.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should embed recently introduced initiatives so that they are implemented consistently and improve pupils' learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
44 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
344 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Orion Scotts Park
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breaside Preparatory School | 0.2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| St George's, Bickley, Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 68% met the expected standard |
| La Fontaine Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 92% met the expected standard |
| Bickley Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ORION EDUCATION
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Cheryl Raithby
- Phone
- 02084608899
- Address
- Orchard Road, Bromley, BR1 2PR
- Local authority
- Bromley
- URN
- 140752
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.