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Orion Eden Park

Balmoral Avenue, Beckenham, Bromley, BR3 3RD

Good

Inspected 2 November 2021

Good
Ofsted
48.9
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–19
Ages
1,274
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Free schools
Type

About Orion Eden Park

Orion Eden Park is a free school in Beckenham, Bromley, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 1,274 pupils on roll. It is part of ORION EDUCATION. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 November 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.9 (2025/26). 31.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Bromley →
School Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
1,274 / 1,680 (76%)
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
None
Admissions Policy
Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection
2 November 2021

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

31.8%
Free school meals
15.9%
EAL
3.5%
SEN support
9.7%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

48.9
Attainment 8
227 pupils
52.9%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
68.7%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+
A-level average grade
38 students
7.9%
AAB+ (2 facilitating)

Where pupils go next

92%
Sustained destination
89%
Stayed in education
2%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.3%
Overall absence
26.7%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

70.5
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +0.3 vs 2022/23
20.1
Pupils per teacher
↑ +1.6 vs 2022/23
4
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -8.2 vs 2022/23
£60,646
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 15% on leadership pay
↑ +£15,763 vs 2022/23
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
11
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +3.4 vs 2022/23

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,766
Spend per pupil
£8,564
Income per pupil
53%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Balmoral Avenue, Beckenham, Bromley, BR3 3RD
Phone
02039483864
Head Teacher
Mark Ridley

Academy Trust

ORION EDUCATION →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Orion Eden Park?
Orion Eden Park is a free school in Beckenham, Bromley, England, for pupils aged 11–19.
How many pupils does Orion Eden Park have?
Orion Eden Park has 1,274 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Orion Eden Park's Ofsted rating?
Orion Eden Park was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 November 2021).
How does Orion Eden Park perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Orion Eden Park achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.9 in 2025/26.
Is Orion Eden Park part of an academy trust?
Yes — Orion Eden Park is part of ORION EDUCATION.
Where is Orion Eden Park?
Orion Eden Park is located at Balmoral Avenue, Beckenham, Bromley, BR3 3RD.

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