Head: Paul Norman
An accessible girls' grammar school in Bromley with an Outstanding Ofsted rating.
0
Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
282
Qualifying Score
221
78% of max
Cutoff Score
221
78% of max
Distance Cutoff
5.2 mi
Applications
580
Offers Made
177
Score, then Distance
Places by test score. Equal scores broken by distance.
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
1. Register
1 May 2026
2. Take Test
London/SE Standalone
3. Results
19 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
This school uses its own 11+ entrance test, testing Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning. The exam consists of 2 papers totalling 60 minutes.
Max
282
Qualifying Score
221
78% of max
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 May 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
15 Jul 2026
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
19 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
19 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
Common Application Form deadline (all LAs)
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day — places confirmed
1 Mar 2027
82.6
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
100%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
100%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
74%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
7.88
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B+
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
| Metric | Disadvantaged | Non-Disadvantaged | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 83.1 | 82.6 | -0.5 |
| E+M grade 5+ | 100% | 100% | +0pp |
| EBacc entry | 75% | 74% | -1pp |
Disadvantaged = pupils eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years, looked-after, or adopted from care. A small or zero gap is the goal — it means the school helps every pupil reach the same outcomes.
98%
continued to sixth form
% of pupils who stayed on after GCSEs
High retention is a positive sign — pupils choose to stay and the sixth form supports them through. Low retention can indicate weaker post-16 provision or curriculum mismatch.
Eng+Maths 9-5
EBacc entry
43.5avg points / entry
Average grade: B+
DfE doesn't publish the % at each grade band at school level — this is the school-wide average instead.
84%
Continued in education
HE + FE + other
76%
Higher Education
+8pp vs grammar avg
57%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Biology
156 entries
100%
+0.3pp vs school
Chemistry
156 entries
100%
+0.3pp vs school
Physics
156 entries
100%
+0.3pp vs school
Watch list
Art and Design
22 entries
95%
-4.2pp vs school
Strongest at
Maths
153 entries
100%
+0.2pp vs school
Biology
80 entries
100%
+0.2pp vs school
Physics
59 entries
100%
+0.2pp vs school
Watch list
Further Mathematics
34 entries
97%
-2.7pp vs school
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 4 Grade 6s and 4 Grade 7s taken from at least 8 GCSEs completed in one sitting, Grade 7 or higher in subjects to be followed to Advanced Level, and at least a Grade 6 in English and Mathematics
Subjects Offered
Largest group: Asian (49.9%)
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 18 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 6 pts above the England average — proportion of pupils whose first language is not English.
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Per-pupil funding
2025/26≈ £126 (-2%) below the English average
Most English state secondaries spend 75–80% of their budget on staff. Higher figures usually mean smaller class sizes; lower figures mean more spent on premises, supplies, or capital projects.
£4,781
Teaching Staff / pupil
£997
Educational Supplies / pupil
£529
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£894
The school holds a surplus per pupil — money set aside that can absorb unexpected costs or fund future projects without affecting day-to-day teaching.
Total grant: £5,700,130 · 827 pupils funded
How the 2025/26 allocation broke down. Each stream is a signal about the school's intake — bigger deprivation / EAL / SEN top-ups indicate a school serving a more challenging cohort.
Basic entitlement
£5,115,684
Core per-pupil funding before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£55,900
Targeted funding for 52 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£223,756
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£19,007
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£4,011
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£613,782
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£157,194
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£54,384
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£70,194
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
1,262 / 955(132%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 4 Grade 6s and 4 Grade 7s taken from at least 8 GCSEs completed in one sitting, Grade 7 or higher in subjects to be followed to Advanced Level, and at least a Grade 6 in English and Mathematics
1:18.8
Staff:Pupil Ratio
98.54%
Qualified Teachers
4.6%
Absence Rate
12.82%
Persistent Absence
DT club with 3D printing capabilities
Sports
Astroturf pitch, sports hall, swimming pool, gym
STEM
3D printing facilities in Design and Technology
Arts
Drama theatre, music rooms, art studios
Library
Well-resourced library with extensive book collection, study spaces, computer access, and quiet study areas. Open before and after school for independent study.
Capital Projects
Recently appointed as Design and Technology Association D&T Hub School
Academic societies, Medicine and Dentistry pathways, sports, Knit and Natter, Japanology, Global Social Leaders, Diversity Forum, Drama productions, Music concerts
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Chinese Choir, Christmas Concert, School of Rock production, composition masterclasses
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
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Trips & Exchanges
Ski Trip to New Hampshire
Community Service
Community Iftar events, charity work through Year 8 Enterprise programme where students present to win £1000 for their chosen charity
Uniform
Blazer with multiple pockets required
School Meals
The school offers a hot meal service, with options for vegetarian and halal meals
Homework Policy
Homework is set regularly across all subjects to consolidate learning and develop independent study skills. Students are expected to spend approximately 1-2 hours per night on homework in Years 7-11, increasing in the sixth form.
Behaviour Policy
High expectations of behaviour and conduct. Clear rewards and sanctions system. House point system for positive recognition. Detention system for misconduct. Emphasis on respect, responsibility and integrity.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are allowed in designated areas only
SEND Provision
Access arrangements available for students with special educational needs or disability
Enter your postcode to see directions to Newstead Wood
Route 197 from Bromley South Station
Nearest Station: New Addington Station
Transport Info
Located in Orpington, Kent. Accessible by train to Orpington station (10-minute walk). Multiple bus routes serve the area including 51, 61, 208, R1, R7, R8, R9. School coach services available from various locations in Kent and South London.
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