Schools in Orpington
There are 35 schools in Orpington on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 26 primary and 3 secondary schools, across 2 local authorities. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Orpington (26)
- Chelsfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BR6 6EP
- Crofton Infant SchoolAcademy converter · BR5 1EL
- Crofton Junior SchoolAcademy converter · BR5 1EL
- Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery SchoolAcademy converter · BR6 8ER
- Darrick Wood Junior SchoolAcademy converter · BR6 8ER
- Downe Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BR6 7JN
- Farnborough Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BR6 7EQ
- Gray's Farm Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · BR5 3AD
- Green Street Green Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BR6 6DT
- Harris Primary Academy OrpingtonAcademy sponsor led · BR5 4LZ
- Holy Innocents Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BR6 9JT
- Leesons Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BR5 2GA
- Manor Oak Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BR5 3PE
- Midfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BR5 3EG
- Orion BlenheimAcademy converter · BR6 9BH
- Perry Hall Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BR6 0EF
- Poverest Primary SchoolFoundation school · BR5 2JD
- Pratts Bottom Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BR6 7NX
- St James' Roman Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BR5 1BL
- St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BR5 3WD
- St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BR5 2SR
- St Philomena's Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BR5 4DR
- St. Mary Cray Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · BR5 4AR
- The Highway Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BR6 9DJ
- Tubbenden Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BR6 9SD
- Warren Road Primary SchoolAcademy converter · BR6 6JF
Secondary schools in Orpington (3)
- Darrick Wood SchoolAcademy converter · BR6 8ER
- Newstead Wood SchoolAcademy converter · BR6 9SA
- St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar SchoolVoluntary aided school · BR6 9SH
Other phases in Orpington (6)
- Bromley Beacon AcademyAcademy special sponsor led · BR6 9BD
- Browns SchoolOther independent special school · BR6 7PH
- Dorton College of Further EducationSpecial post 16 institution · BR6 0TE
- Riverside SchoolCommunity special school · BR5 3HS
- TLC The Learning CentreOther independent special school · BR2 8LD
- WoodviewOther independent special school · BR5 4EP
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Orpington?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 35 open schools with a Orpington address (as of 5 June 2026), including 26 primary and 3 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Orpington guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Orpington?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.