The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.7 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.7
6.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
41%
Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 181 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 80 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 914
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Trust
- ST BENEDICT CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Conor Mahon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Winlaton Road, Downham, Bromley, Kent, BR1 5PZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDownderry Primary School
Primary · Very close
New Woodlands School
Special school · 382m away
Rangefield Primary School
Primary · 443m away
St John Baptist Southend Church of England Primary School
Primary · 741m away
Good Shepherd RC School
Primary · 848m away
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Launcelot Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Burnt Ash Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bonus Pastor Catholic College a selective school?
No. Bonus Pastor Catholic College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Bonus Pastor Catholic College?
Bonus Pastor Catholic College currently has 914 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bonus Pastor Catholic College take?
Bonus Pastor Catholic College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bonus Pastor Catholic College?
Bonus Pastor Catholic College is in Bromley, BR1 5PZ, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bonus Pastor Catholic College have a sixth form?
No, Bonus Pastor Catholic College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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