Is St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 23 November 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 18th of 75 primary schools in Bromley. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 82% of pupils at St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School

St Paul's Wood Hill, Orpington, BR5 2SR

Local ranking18th of 75 primary schools in Bromley

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 23 November 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 82.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 21.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 89.0%
Writing (Expected): 89.0%
Maths (Expected): 93.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 82.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 28

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 231
Boys: 114 (51%)
Girls: 108 (49%)
Capacity: 210 (106% full)
SEND: 21.2%
FSM Eligible: 19.3%
EAL: 14.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.6%
SEN Support: 18.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.4
Budget per Pupil: £7,551/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 42.0%
Black African: 17.0%
White Other: 9.4%
Mixed Other: 7.5%
Black Other: 6.1%
Other: 4.7%
Asian Indian: 3.3%
Asian Other: 3.3%

42.0%

White British

17.0%

Black African

9.4%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01689828208

keverson@stpstp.co.uk

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St Paul's Wood Hill

Orpington, London

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Administrative

URN: 141158
UKPRN: 10046757
Establishment No.: 3505
Trust: ST OSCAR ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST

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