Explore other schools in this area
See every school around BR6 9BH on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolPrimary
Orion Blenheim
Blenheim Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9BH, Bromley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.9 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
205
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in KS2, where 71% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school demonstrates solid academic achievement, ranking in the top 33% nationally. While parent satisfaction is moderate at 67%, the school is better than 56% of others in the area, indicating a generally positive environment for learning. However, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard in KS2 is relatively low at 7%, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
Explore this location
Start from postcode BR6 9BH — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around Orion Blenheim
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 22 October 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (18 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
School keeps me informed
94%
My child is happy
89%
School has high expectations
89%
My child feels safe
83%
My child makes good progress
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
Good range of subjects
78%
Behaviour is good
72%
School responds to concerns
67%
I'd recommend this school
67%
School supports development
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British46.8%
Black African12.7%
White Other8.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.9%
Black Caribbean5.4%
Mixed Other4.4%
Asian Other3.4%
Asian Indian2.9%
Gypsy/Roma2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Black Other1.0%
Asian Chinese0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Location
Loading map…
51.37268, 0.11777 · BR6 9BH
School details
Local authorityBromley
RegionLondon
URN145073
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.orionblenheim.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Orion Blenheim rated by Ofsted?
Orion Blenheim was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 October 2014.
Is Orion Blenheim a good school?
Orion Blenheim scores 55.9/100 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.
What do parents say about Orion Blenheim?
Based on 18 Ofsted Parent View responses, Orion Blenheim receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
What are the best schools near BR6 9BH?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near BR6 9BH with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.