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The Ravensbourne School

Hayes Lane, Bromley, Bromley, BR2 9EH

Good

Inspected 23 January 2024

Good
Ofsted
46.9
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–18
Ages
1,531
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About The Ravensbourne School

The Ravensbourne School is an academy converter in Bromley, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,531 pupils on roll. It is part of ORION EDUCATION. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 January 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.9 (2025/26). 28.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Bromley →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
1,531 / 1,330 (115%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Religious Character
None
Admissions Policy
Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection
23 January 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

28.1%
Free school meals
17.5%
EAL
2.2%
SEN support
11.4%
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)

46.9
Attainment 8
197 pupils
49.7%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
70.6%
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
69 students
5.8%
AAB+ (2 facilitating)
51%
To higher education
10%
To top-third universities
3%
To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

90%
Sustained destination
83%
Stayed in education
5%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.6%
Overall absence
26.4%
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.

80.95
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -3.4 vs 2023/24
19.9
Pupils per teacher
↑ +1.5 vs 2023/24
18.5
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +3.3 vs 2023/24
£56,857
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 11% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,846 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
↓ -3 vs 2023/24
9
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +5.0 vs 2023/24

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.

£7,393
Spend per pupil
£8,129
Income per pupil
58%
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
Hayes Lane, Bromley, Bromley, BR2 9EH
Phone
02084600083
Headteacher
M Ridley

Academy Trust

ORION EDUCATION →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Ravensbourne School?
The Ravensbourne School is an academy converter in Bromley, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does The Ravensbourne School have?
The Ravensbourne School has 1,531 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Ravensbourne School's Ofsted rating?
The Ravensbourne School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 January 2024).
How does The Ravensbourne School perform at GCSE?
Pupils at The Ravensbourne School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.9 in 2025/26.
Is The Ravensbourne School part of an academy trust?
Yes — The Ravensbourne School is part of ORION EDUCATION.
Where is The Ravensbourne School?
The Ravensbourne School is located at Hayes Lane, Bromley, Bromley, BR2 9EH.

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