The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
- 42% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 205
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 42%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bromley
- Trust
- ORION EDUCATION
- Head
- Ms Ruth De Graft Incoom (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
Blenheim Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9BH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Priory School
Secondary · Very close
Harris Academy Orpington
Secondary · Very close
Burwood School
Special school · Very close
Bromley Beacon Academy
Academy · Very close
Hillside Primary School
Primary · 804m away
Harris Primary Academy Orpington
Primary · 806m away
St Philomena's Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Dorton College of Further Education
Special school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Orion Blenheim?
Orion Blenheim currently has 205 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Orion Blenheim take?
Orion Blenheim caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Orion Blenheim?
Orion Blenheim is in Orpington, BR6 9BH, in the Bromley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Orion Blenheim have a sixth form?
No, Orion Blenheim does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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