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St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Andrew Rees

location_onOrpington, BR6 9SH

language Visit Website phone 1689820101

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,089

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Attainment 8

83.6

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GCSE Rank

#1 in Bromley

#6 of 3,216 nationally

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St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School is a Voluntary aided school secondary school in Orpington, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Highly competitive: 2.0× more applications than places — plan well ahead.

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School Summary

St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School is a voluntary aided school in Orpington, Bromley, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,085 pupils on roll, of whom 5% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 83.6, placing the school #1 in Bromley and #6 of 3,216 nationally. 100.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 89.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 19 A-level subjects. 95.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 78.4% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.1 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 2.0× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

83.6

Grade 5+ E&M

100.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)89.2%

Entering EBacc93.80%

EBacc APS8.22

2024

Progress 8 Score

1.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

85.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc95.20%

EBacc APS8.45

2023

Progress 8 Score

1.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

84.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc97%

EBacc APS8.37

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.94

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

84.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc98%

EBacc APS8.29

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc100%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.86

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc97%

EBacc APS8.18

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.93

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

81.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc95%

EBacc APS8.06

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)99%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)99%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.1

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

225

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*40.0%

Achieving A*–A78.4%

Achieving A*–B95.0%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate99.1%

A-level subjects offered19

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.09

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

224

Retention rate99.60%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

230

Retention rate98.70%

2022

Avg Grade

A+

Students

228

Retention rate99.1%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

05 November 2024

Inspection Report

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06 February 2019

Inspection Report

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06 March 2014

Inspection Report

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30 June 2010

Inspection Report

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01 October 2008

Inspection Report

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01 November 2006

Inspection Report

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31 January 2002

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-11-05

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2019-02-06

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-03-06

Section 8 Inspection due to Parental Complaint Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2006-11-01

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.3%(3 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,085 pupils. During this period, there were 3 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.3%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,085	3	0.3%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,086	3	0.3%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,085	0	0.0%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,085	4	0.4%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,085	9	0.8%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,087	6	0.6%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,089	3	0.3%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,089	5	0.5%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,088	0	0.0%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,090	3	0.3%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,090	2	0.2%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,075	0	0.0%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,075	0	0.0%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,077	2	0.2%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,081	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,081	2	0.2%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,083	1	0.1%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,092	4	0.4%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,093	2	0.2%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,093	1	0.1%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,068	1	0.1%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,068	0	0.0%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,072	3	0.3%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,056	0	0.0%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,056	3	0.3%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,060	2	0.2%	3.1%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 16 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 13 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 8 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 7 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

98.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

100.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

12.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree80%

agree17%

disagree2%

don't know1%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree55%

agree37%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree36%

agree11%

disagree2%

not applicable51%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes5%

no95%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree50%

agree38%

strongly disagree6%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree72%

agree24%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree74%

agree24%

disagree1%

strongly disagree1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree60%

agree34%

disagree3%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree65%

agree30%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree79%

agree20%

disagree1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree67%

agree26%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes98%

no2%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Selective Admission (Grammar)

Faith Priority (Church of England)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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