StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic
Profile updated · DfE GIASGood
- 285 pupils
Page updated 8 Nov 2026
Schools in Orpington
A suburban town in the far south-east of London, in the borough of Bromley. Below are the 35 schools within about 1.7 km of the heart of Orpington — 8 primary, 2 secondary, 22 nurseries — grouped by phase, nearest first. Every Ofsted rating, set of results and catchment area is on each school’s page.
Top-rated near Orpington
Clannad Education Centre (Outstanding) · Perry Hall Primary School (Outstanding) · Warren Road Primary School (Outstanding) · Orpington Montessori Preschool (Good)
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Sorted by distance from the centre of Orpington
Primary schools (8)
- 432 pupils
Has SEN Unit
- 269 pupils
- 838 pupils
Secondary schools (2)
StateSecondaryChurch of EnglandSelective
Profile updated · DfE GIASOutstanding· our summary
- 1,084 pupils
- 499 pupils
Special & alternative provision (3)
IndependentSpecial SchoolVisual Impairment
Profile updated · DfE GIASGood
IndependentSpecial SchoolSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
Profile updated · DfE GIASOutstanding
- 4 pupils
StateSpecial SchoolSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
Profile updated · DfE GIASGood
- 186 pupils
Nurseries & early years (22)
IndependentDay Nursery
Profile updated · DfE GIASExpected· our summary
Orpington is in Bromley — see every school in the borough, or compare the best primaries and secondaries.
Nearby areas
Distances are straight-line from the centre of Orpington. This is an approximate area, not an official boundary — always check each school’s own admissions and catchment details. Looking more broadly? Browse all schools on the map or see schools by local authority.