The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 32 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 275
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 4.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bromley
- Trust
- ST OSCAR ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Bacon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mitchell Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9JT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTubbenden Junior School
Primary · 781m away
Tubbenden Infant School
Primary · 781m away
Tubbenden Primary School
Primary · 845m away
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School
Secondary · 858m away
Dorton College of Further Education
Special school · 1.3km away
Farnborough Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Highway Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Clannad Education Centre
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School?
Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School currently has 275 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School take?
Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School?
Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School is in Orpington, BR6 9JT, in the Bromley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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