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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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