Coopers School
URN: 136464 • Chislehurst BR7 5PS
Overview
- Name
- Coopers School
- URN
- 136464
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ORION EDUCATION
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire Bessa (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 02084673263
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hawkwood Lane, Chislehurst BR7 5PS
Summary
Coopers School, located in Chislehurst, Bromley, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,318 pupils and a capacity of 1,629. As part of the Orion Education Trust, the school is committed to fostering a community built on trust, respect, and resilience. The ethos prioritises inclusivity, ensuring that every pupil is known, valued, and supported to thrive academically and personally.
The school offers a comprehensive curriculum for students aged 11 to 18, with a strong focus on academic achievement and personal development. Recent results highlight the school’s success, with record-breaking GCSE and A-Level outcomes, reflecting the dedication of students and staff. The school places a high emphasis on safeguarding and student well-being, creating a safe environment where pupils can flourish.
Coopers School actively engages with the local community and encourages parental involvement, fostering a collaborative approach to education. The leadership team, led by Principal Ms Bessa, is dedicated to maintaining high expectations and supporting students in their journey towards independence and success. For more information, visit their website at http://www.coopersschool.com/.
The school offers a comprehensive curriculum for students aged 11 to 18, with a strong focus on academic achievement and personal development. Recent results highlight the school’s success, with record-breaking GCSE and A-Level outcomes, reflecting the dedication of students and staff. The school places a high emphasis on safeguarding and student well-being, creating a safe environment where pupils can flourish.
Coopers School actively engages with the local community and encourages parental involvement, fostering a collaborative approach to education. The leadership team, led by Principal Ms Bessa, is dedicated to maintaining high expectations and supporting students in their journey towards independence and success. For more information, visit their website at http://www.coopersschool.com/.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND Provision (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions 2025-26 (other)
- Policies (other)
- Post 16 Admissions (other)
- sixth form ADMISSIONS (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Bullers Wood School (66.9)
- Chislehurst School for Girls (63.3)
- Beaverwood School for Girls (45.2)
- Bullers Wood School (45.2)
- Coopers Technology College (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Bromley
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ORION EDUCATION
- Capacity
- 1629
- Pupils
- 1318
- Boys
- 791
- Girls
- 527
- FSM %
- 24.90
- Open date
- 2011-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1318 | 791 | 527 | 1629 | 24.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1293 | 755 | 538 | 1629 | 21.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1617 | 913 | 704 | 1629 | 16.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1617 | 913 | 704 | 1629 | 16.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1665 | 971 | 694 | 1629 | 15.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1710 | 975 | 735 | 1629 | 12.00 |
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