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Orion Coopers
Hawkwood Lane, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 5PS, Bromley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.5 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,318
Capacity
1,629
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 36% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 68%, reflecting a strong foundation in core subjects. However, it's worth noting that only 9% of graduates progress to top-third universities, which may be a consideration for parents focused on higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 23 January 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.5 | Top 36% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 68% | Top 44% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 51% | Top 33% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 46% | Top 31% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 32% | Top 31% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 67% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 196 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.4%
White Other10.8%
Black African6.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.0%
Mixed Other2.5%
Black Caribbean2.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Black Other1.4%
Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.2%
Asian Other1.1%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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51.40774, 0.07361 · BR7 5PS
School details
Local authorityBromley
RegionLondon
URN136464
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.orioncoopers.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Orion Coopers rated by Ofsted?
Orion Coopers was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 January 2014.
Is Orion Coopers a good school?
Orion Coopers scores 56.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Orion Coopers in GCSEs?
Orion Coopers achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.5. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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