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Bishop Justus CofE School
Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8HZ, Bromley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.3 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,171
Capacity
1,355
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 37.8, the school is performing above the national average, particularly in comparison to the top 87% of schools. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted and has a lower than average parent satisfaction rate, with only 50% of parents recommending it. The percentage of students progressing to university is commendable at 72%, although only 12% gain entry to top-third universities.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 37.8 | Bottom 13% 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%. | 52% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 72% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 117 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (113 responses)
★★★★3.1
Progress is communicated
77%
Good range of extra-curricular
73%
Good range of subjects
73%
My child feels safe
71%
My child is happy
71%
School has high expectations
66%
School keeps me informed
65%
My child makes good progress
63%
School supports development
58%
School responds to concerns
57%
Behaviour is good
51%
I'd recommend this school
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British32.4%
Black African19.5%
White Other9.6%
Black Caribbean9.4%
Mixed Other4.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.5%
Asian Other4.4%
Black Other3.1%
Mixed W+B African2.6%
Asian Indian2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Other1.8%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.38119, 0.04339 · BR2 8HZ
School details
Local authorityBromley
RegionLondon
URN136466
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Bishop Justus CofE School rated by Ofsted?
Bishop Justus CofE School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is Bishop Justus CofE School a good school?
Bishop Justus CofE School scores 2.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Bishop Justus CofE School?
Based on 113 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bishop Justus CofE School receives a satisfaction score of 61% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Bishop Justus CofE School in GCSEs?
Bishop Justus CofE School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.8. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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