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Newstead Wood School

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Newstead Wood School

Avebury Road, Orpington, BR6 9SA

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Girls
Pupils
1,262
Ages
11-18
FSM
6.3%
Attainment 8
82.6
Ofsted
Outstanding
Feb 2022

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment or local consortium test

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Registration usually opens in the spring and closes by early July, before the test in September of Year 6. Confirm the exact dates with the local authority or consortium.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
82.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
89.0%
Basics 9-5
100.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
74.4%
EBacc APS
7.88
EBacc 9-5
74.4%
EBacc 9-4
74.4%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
43.52
A*-A Grades
50.0%
A*-B Grades
78.1%
AAB+ %
37.8%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 220 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Newstead Wood School

Newstead Wood School is a secondary school in Orpington, Bromley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 82.6. The school has around 1,262 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Avebury Road, Orpington, BR6 9SA | More schools in Bromley

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Newstead Wood School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2022 — Outstanding
  2. May 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Newstead Wood School

What is Newstead Wood School's Ofsted rating?
Newstead Wood School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Newstead Wood School's latest exam results?
Newstead Wood School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 82.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Newstead Wood School located?
Newstead Wood School is a secondary school in Orpington, Bromley (BR6 9SA).
How many pupils attend Newstead Wood School?
Newstead Wood School has around 1,262 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Newstead Wood School with other schools?
View Newstead Wood School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Bromley.