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Orion Coopers

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

personMs Claire Bessa

corporate_fareEDUCATION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

location_onChislehurst, BR7 5PS

language Visit Website phone 2084673263

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,393

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Attainment 8

48.5

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GCSE Rank

#12 in Bromley

#1,144 of 3,216 nationally

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Orion Coopers is a Academy converter secondary school in Chislehurst, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Orion Coopers is an academy converter in Chislehurst, Bromley, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of EDUCATION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY. The school has approximately 1,318 pupils on roll, of whom 27% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.5, placing the school #12 in Bromley and #1,144 of 3,216 nationally. 51.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 19.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 13 A-level subjects. 25.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 3.7% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.09 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.6× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 5.1 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

48.5

Grade 5+ E&M

51.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)19.7%

Entering EBacc45.50%

EBacc APS4.4

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50.20%

EBacc APS4.11

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.34

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc54%

EBacc APS4.19

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc74%

EBacc APS4.49

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc66%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.6

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35%

EBacc APS3.56

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS3.65

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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

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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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

-0.09

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*–A3.7%

Achieving A*–B25.7%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate96.3%

A-level subjects offered13

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.15

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate66.70%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate89.80%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

151

Retention rate95.4%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 March 2023

Inspection Report

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08 March 2018

Inspection Report

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23 January 2014

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-03-08

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-01-23

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2009-12-01

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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

5.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.2%(42 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,318 pupils. During this period, there were 68 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.2%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,318	68	5.2%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,329	68	5.1%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,282	150	11.7%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,293	189	14.6%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,301	100	7.7%	8.2%	3
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,380	84	6.1%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,393	121	8.7%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,409	155	11.0%	5.9%	3
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,593	85	5.3%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,617	123	7.6%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,637	114	7.0%	4.4%	4
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,659	105	6.3%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,665	21	1.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,673	25	1.5%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,710	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,710	51	3.0%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,725	40	2.3%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,641	41	2.5%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,656	38	2.3%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,666	37	2.2%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,532	41	2.7%	3.4%	3
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,550	30	1.9%	3.0%	6
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,568	18	1.1%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,482	17	1.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,502	18	1.2%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,530	10	0.7%	3.1%	5

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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 76 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 36 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 28 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 21 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

Physical Disability 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.

64.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

64.0%Positive

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

18.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree16%

agree26%

disagree34%

strongly disagree17%

don't know7%

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

strongly agree6%

agree30%

disagree42%

strongly disagree21%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree17%

agree23%

disagree24%

strongly disagree22%

don't know3%

not applicable11%

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

yes33%

no67%

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

strongly agree16%

agree11%

disagree32%

strongly disagree39%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree17%

agree38%

disagree20%

strongly disagree13%

don't know12%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree17%

agree40%

disagree23%

strongly disagree12%

don't know8%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree13%

agree37%

disagree33%

strongly disagree17%

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

strongly agree19%

agree58%

disagree16%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree29%

agree56%

disagree10%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree12%

agree34%

disagree25%

strongly disagree16%

don't know13%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes48%

no52%

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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

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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