Orion Coopers

A good academy converter school in Bromley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Orion Coopers.

Chislehurst, BR75PS Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
45.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.38
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 68.8%
Continue in education or training
57.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 63.0%
Sustained employment
46.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 21.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
23 January 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hawkwood Lane
Chislehurst, BR75PS
Phone
2084673263
Website
orioncoopers.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136464
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Hawkwood Lane, Chislehurst, BR7 5PS
Website
http://www.orioncoopers.org.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ORION EDUCATION
Capacity
1629 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,293
Free School Meals
24.4% (315 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (28 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
45.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.2
English Attainment 8:
10.3
Maths Attainment 8:
9.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.9
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.2
Ebacc English:
97.4%
Ebacc Entry:
28.1%
Ebacc Humanities:
90.9%
Ebacc Languages:
52.4%
Ebacc Maths:
97.8%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.38
Progress 8 Range:
-0.56 to -0.20
University Progression:
59.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
63.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
21.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
8.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
59%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
205 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
8.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
68.8 (+16.8 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.4 (+5.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
81 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
162
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,293 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
English Language (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(14 students)
Sports Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★ ★★
(13 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Trust, Kindness and Endeavour"

Trust Kindness Endeavour

Head Teacher's Message

Ms C Bessa, Principal, introduces Orion Coopers as a fully comprehensive secondary school for ages 11–18 and a member of the Orion Education Trust; emphasizes a vision where pupils belong, progress, and are supported to succeed, with high expectations and an inclusive, safe environment.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Duke of Edinburgh awards Reading mentors

Facilities

Main Hall Sports Hall Gym Conference Room IT Suites Classrooms Fitness Studio Drama Studio Dance Studio MUGA Football Pitch Creative Arts Block Mansion House (Grade II listed building)

Curriculum Highlights

English Maths Science Geography History French Spanish Art Business Design & Technology Drama Food Technology ICT Music PE Textiles PSHE

SEND Provision

SEND provision uses a graduated approach across four broad categories of need: Communication and interaction; Cognition and learning; Social, mental and emotional health; Sensory and/or physical. The SEN information includes assessments by the SENCO, planning and provision shared with staff and parents, involvement of relevant agencies, and regular reviews. Enquiries regarding SEN should be directed to the SENCO ([email protected]).

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 admissions are described with a banding test and an expression of interest form; there are Admissions Policy documents for 2025-26 and 2026-27, and a Trust Admissions Policy for 2027-28 (under consultation). The Trust will consult on admissions policies between 12 December 2025 and 30 January 2026. Proposals include changes to oversubscription criteria and removal of banding in 2027-28.

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