What did Ofsted judge Orion Ravensbourne's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Orion Ravensbourne's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Orion Ravensbourne?

Orion Ravensbourne has 1,504 pupils on roll.

What ages does Orion Ravensbourne take?

Orion Ravensbourne admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Orion Ravensbourne located?

Orion Ravensbourne is located in Bromley, BR2 9EH, Bromley.

How do I apply to Orion Ravensbourne?

Orion Ravensbourne is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Orion Ravensbourne?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Orion Ravensbourne was 2.5 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at Orion Ravensbourne?

When Orion Ravensbourne has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children Looked After (CLA) — Children Looked After (CLA) as defined: in the care of a local authority or previously looked after but subject to adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order; 2. Pupil Premium Grant — Students entitled to the Pupil Premium Grant (up to 20% of the total places on offer); where exceeding 20%, Proximity criterion applied to select; 3. Sibling — Sibling on roll at the proposed time of entry, as defined (brother, sister, half, step, adopted, or partner's child living at same address), and 3 further criteria. The school offers 240 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there are two identical distance measurements for different addresses of separate applicants, the tiebreak will be done by drawing lots.

What is the largest ethnic background at Orion Ravensbourne?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 40% of pupils at Orion Ravensbourne are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Orion Ravensbourne: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

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2.5miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Orion Ravensbourne

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children Looked After (CLA) — Children Looked After (CLA) as defined: in the care of a local authority or previously looked after but subject to adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order.
2Pupil Premium Grant — Students entitled to the Pupil Premium Grant (up to 20% of the total places on offer); where exceeding 20%, Proximity criterion applied to select.
3Sibling — Sibling on roll at the proposed time of entry, as defined (brother, sister, half, step, adopted, or partner's child living at same address).
4Children of staff — Priority given to children of staff employed 2+ years, or recruited within last 2 years to fill a demonstrable skill shortage post.
5Medical or Social Needs — Exceptional medical or social need supported by written statement from a relevant professional, confirming school is the only one that can meet the child's needs.
6Proximity — Straight-line distance from child's home address to the school's main entrance; closer distance receives higher priority.

If two applications tie: If there are two identical distance measurements for different addresses of separate applicants, the tiebreak will be done by drawing lots.

PAN is inclusive of children with an EHCP naming the school; EHCP admissions occur before the numbered criteria are applied.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Orion Ravensbourne: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Orion Ravensbourne's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Orion Ravensbourne's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Orion Ravensbourne?: Orion Ravensbourne has 1,504 pupils on roll.
What ages does Orion Ravensbourne take?: Orion Ravensbourne admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Orion Ravensbourne located?: Orion Ravensbourne is located in Bromley, BR2 9EH, Bromley.
How do I apply to Orion Ravensbourne?: Orion Ravensbourne is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Orion Ravensbourne?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Orion Ravensbourne was 2.5 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Orion Ravensbourne?: When Orion Ravensbourne has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children Looked After (CLA) — Children Looked After (CLA) as defined: in the care of a local authority or previously looked after but subject to adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order; 2. Pupil Premium Grant — Students entitled to the Pupil Premium Grant (up to 20% of the total places on offer); where exceeding 20%, Proximity criterion applied to select; 3. Sibling — Sibling on roll at the proposed time of entry, as defined (brother, sister, half, step, adopted, or partner's child living at same address), and 3 further criteria. The school offers 240 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there are two identical distance measurements for different addresses of separate applicants, the tiebreak will be done by drawing lots.
What is the largest ethnic background at Orion Ravensbourne?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 40% of pupils at Orion Ravensbourne are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Orion Ravensbourne

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children Looked After (CLA) — Children Looked After (CLA) as defined: in the care of a local authority or previously looked after but subject to adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order.
2Pupil Premium Grant — Students entitled to the Pupil Premium Grant (up to 20% of the total places on offer); where exceeding 20%, Proximity criterion applied to select.
3Sibling — Sibling on roll at the proposed time of entry, as defined (brother, sister, half, step, adopted, or partner's child living at same address).
4Children of staff — Priority given to children of staff employed 2+ years, or recruited within last 2 years to fill a demonstrable skill shortage post.
5Medical or Social Needs — Exceptional medical or social need supported by written statement from a relevant professional, confirming school is the only one that can meet the child's needs.
6Proximity — Straight-line distance from child's home address to the school's main entrance; closer distance receives higher priority.

If two applications tie: If there are two identical distance measurements for different addresses of separate applicants, the tiebreak will be done by drawing lots.

PAN is inclusive of children with an EHCP naming the school; EHCP admissions occur before the numbered criteria are applied.

Orion Ravensbourne: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Orion Ravensbourne's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Orion Ravensbourne's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Orion Ravensbourne?: Orion Ravensbourne has 1,504 pupils on roll.
What ages does Orion Ravensbourne take?: Orion Ravensbourne admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Orion Ravensbourne located?: Orion Ravensbourne is located in Bromley, BR2 9EH, Bromley.
How do I apply to Orion Ravensbourne?: Orion Ravensbourne is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Orion Ravensbourne?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Orion Ravensbourne was 2.5 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Orion Ravensbourne?: When Orion Ravensbourne has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children Looked After (CLA) — Children Looked After (CLA) as defined: in the care of a local authority or previously looked after but subject to adoption, child arrangements, or special guardianship order; 2. Pupil Premium Grant — Students entitled to the Pupil Premium Grant (up to 20% of the total places on offer); where exceeding 20%, Proximity criterion applied to select; 3. Sibling — Sibling on roll at the proposed time of entry, as defined (brother, sister, half, step, adopted, or partner's child living at same address), and 3 further criteria. The school offers 240 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If there are two identical distance measurements for different addresses of separate applicants, the tiebreak will be done by drawing lots.
What is the largest ethnic background at Orion Ravensbourne?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 40% of pupils at Orion Ravensbourne are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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