Newstead Wood School
URN: 136551 • Orpington BR6 9SA
Overview
- Name
- Newstead Wood School
- URN
- 136551
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 77.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alan Blount (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01689853626
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Avebury Road, Orpington BR6 9SA
Summary
Newstead Wood School is a girls' secondary academy located in Orpington, Bromley, with a current enrolment of 1,262 students, exceeding its capacity of 955. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, emphasising strong academic performance alongside personal development. The ethos of the school is rooted in high expectations and a dedication to nurturing each student's potential.
The curriculum at Newstead Wood School is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, preparing students for future challenges. The school places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, as evidenced by its performance in national examinations. Additionally, the school offers various extracurricular activities to enhance student engagement and development beyond the classroom.
As part of the United Learning group, Newstead Wood School benefits from a collaborative network that supports professional development for staff and enriches the educational experience for students. The school actively engages with the local community, fostering partnerships that enhance learning opportunities and contribute to the students' overall growth.
The curriculum at Newstead Wood School is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, preparing students for future challenges. The school places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, as evidenced by its performance in national examinations. Additionally, the school offers various extracurricular activities to enhance student engagement and development beyond the classroom.
As part of the United Learning group, Newstead Wood School benefits from a collaborative network that supports professional development for staff and enriches the educational experience for students. The school actively engages with the local community, fostering partnerships that enhance learning opportunities and contribute to the students' overall growth.
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- Register of Business Interests (governance)
- Attendance and Absence Reporting (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Access Arrangements (sen)
- SEND - A Summary (sen)
- The Learning Support Programme (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School (77.1)
- Darrick Wood School (70.2)
- Darrick Wood School (68.6)
- Newstead Wood School for Girls (45.2)
- The Priory School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Bromley
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 955
- Pupils
- 1262
- Boys
- 115
- Girls
- 1147
- FSM %
- 6.30
- Open date
- 2011-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-02-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1262 | 115 | 1147 | 955 | 6.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1264 | 98 | 1166 | 955 | 4.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1239 | 84 | 1155 | 955 | 2.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1239 | 84 | 1155 | 955 | 2.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1164 | 68 | 1096 | 955 | 3.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1100 | 58 | 1042 | 955 | 4.10 |
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