Mitchell Road, Orpington, Kent BR6 9JT
10 simple reasons to choose Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School, Orpington
State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Orpington.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School, Orpington
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Orpington and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles.
On average, 31.7 pupils per class and 27.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 23% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Pupils go on to one of 15 secondary schools; Bishop Justus and Darrick Wood account for 30-40% of leavers. 20% go on to academically selective private & state schools.
The school's curriculum is subject based, and emphasises Catholic social morality. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects.
In the top 21% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Two choirs and an orchestra. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2017.
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Independent Prep Schools
Bromley High Junior School (3.6 miles); Farringtons Junior School (4 miles); Bickley Park School (4.5 miles).
State Primary Schools
Chelsfield Primary School (1.6 miles); Crofton Junior and Infant School (2 miles); St James' Roman Catholic Primary School, Petts Wood (2.6 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Bromley High School (3.6 miles); Farringtons School (4 miles); Bromley Independent Grammar School (5.2 miles).
State Senior Schools
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School (0.9 miles); Newstead Wood School (1.4 miles); Darrick Wood School (2 miles).