PrimaryData as of May 2026

St Philomena's Primary School

Chelsfield Road, Orpington, BR5 4DR

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

202

Ages

5-11

FSM

13.4%

Capacity

208

Ofsted

Good

Jun 2023

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

96.0%

Writing

86.0%

Maths

93.0%

RWM Combined

86.0%

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About St Philomena's Primary School

St Philomena's Primary School is a primary school in Orpington, Bromley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 86% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 202 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Chelsfield Road, Orpington, BR5 4DR | More schools in Bromley

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Philomena's Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2023 — School remains Good
May 2010 — Good (predecessor: St Philomena's Roman Catholic Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Philomena's Primary School

What is St Philomena's Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St Philomena's Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are St Philomena's Primary School's latest exam results?

St Philomena's Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 86% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Philomena's Primary School located?

St Philomena's Primary School is a primary school in Orpington, Bromley (BR5 4DR).

How many pupils attend St Philomena's Primary School?

St Philomena's Primary School has around 202 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Philomena's Primary School with other schools?

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