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Newstead Wood School
Avebury Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9SA, Bromley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.6 / 100
Top 0%
Better than 100% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,262
Capacity
955
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
132%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and exceptional GCSE results, this secondary school boasts an impressive Attainment 8 score of 82.8, placing it in the top 0% of schools nationally. All students achieved at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, with 100% reaching grade 5 or above, highlighting the school's strong academic performance. Additionally, a high EBacc entry rate of 74% indicates a commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum, making it an attractive choice for parents seeking a high-quality education for their children.
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Last inspected: 2 February 2022Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 82.8 | Top 0% 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%. | 100% | Top 1% 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%. | 100% | Top 0% 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%. | 74% | Top 3% 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%. | 74% | Top 3% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian27.0%
White British15.5%
Asian Other12.4%
Asian Chinese8.3%
Black African8.2%
White Other7.4%
Mixed Other5.5%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
Black Other3.2%
Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.36707, 0.07397 · BR6 9SA
School details
Local authorityBromley
RegionLondon
URN136551
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.newsteadwood.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Newstead Wood School rated by Ofsted?
Newstead Wood School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 February 2022.
Is Newstead Wood School a good school?
Newstead Wood School scores 99.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 0% 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 Newstead Wood School in GCSEs?
Newstead Wood School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 82.8. 100% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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