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St Philomena's Primary School
Goodgraded 15/06/2023Ages 5–11202 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Philomena's Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Orpington, within the Bromley local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 202 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 15/06/2023, St Philomena's Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Orpington can view St Philomena's Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 15/06/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)79%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)14%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score108
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score108
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake13.4%
Free school meals13.4%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language21.8%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled97%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing96.9%
Attendance96.9%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher23.4
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence4.9%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Orpington
All schools in Orpington →Harris Primary Academy OrpingtonGood · 0.2 miSt. Mary Cray Primary AcademyGood · 0.3 miHarris Academy OrpingtonGood · 0.5 miOrion BlenheimGood · 0.7 miWoodview0.6 miBromley Beacon AcademyGood · 0.9 mi
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