Bishop Justus CofE School is a secondary school in Bromley, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Bishop Justus CofE School currently has around 1171 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.6% boys and 47.4% girls. Around 32.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 11.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 36.2%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 32.4%. african pupils make up about 19.5%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (89%) , including 70% who stay in school sixth forms and 15% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, BR2 8HZ |
| Website: | www.bishopjustus.bromley.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02083158130 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Bromley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Barry Blakelock |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 136466 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/02/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1355 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1171 |
| Number of Boys: | 616 |
| Number of Girls: | 555 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 36.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 32.40% | 379 |
| African | 19.50% | 228 |
| Other White | 9.60% | 113 |
| Caribbean | 9.40% | 110 |
| Other Mixed | 4.80% | 56 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.50% | 53 |
| Other Asian | 4.40% | 52 |
| Other Black | 3.10% | 36 |
| White and Black African | 2.60% | 30 |
| Indian | 2.50% | 29 |
| Unclassified | 2.50% | 29 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 21 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.80% | 21 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 0.20% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princes Plain Primary School Church Lane , BR2 8LD | - not rated | 141 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England Primary School Princes Plain , BR2 8LD | 3out of 4 | 141 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southborough Primary School Southborough Lane , BR2 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southborough Primary School Southborough Lane , BR2 8AA | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hayes Primary School George Lane , Hayes BR2 7LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Justus CofE School Magpie Hall Lane , BR2 8HZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravens Wood School Oakley Road , BR2 8HP | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ravens Wood School Oakley Road , BR2 8HP | 3out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Hayes School West Common Road , Hayes BR2 7DB | 4out of 4 | 2,050 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London South East Colleges Rookery Lane , BR2 8HE | - not rated | 931 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLC The Learning Centre Princes Plain , Bromley BR2 8LD | - not rated | 141 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baston School Baston Road , Hayes BR2 7AB | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Baston House School Baston Road , Hayes BR2 7AB | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley High School GDST Blackbrook Lane , Bickley BR1 2TW | - not rated | 2,004 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bromley Trust Alternative Provision Academy Hayes Lane , BR2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 2,166 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.