The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.8
6.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
29%
12.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
13%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.16
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 205 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 122 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,171
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 32.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bromley
- Trust
- AQUINAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mr Barry Blakelock (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8HZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPrinces Plain Primary School
Primary · Very close
TLC The Learning Centre
Independent · Very close
Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · Very close
London South East Colleges
16 plus · 852m away
Southborough Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Raglan Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Baston House School
Independent · 1.8km away
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bishop Justus CofE School a selective school?
No. Bishop Justus CofE School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bishop Justus CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Justus CofE School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bishop Justus CofE School?
Bishop Justus CofE School currently has 1,171 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishop Justus CofE School take?
Bishop Justus CofE School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bishop Justus CofE School?
Bishop Justus CofE School is in Bromley, BR2 8HZ, in the Bromley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishop Justus CofE School have a sixth form?
Yes, Bishop Justus CofE School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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