Orion Blenheim, based in Orpington, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Orion Blenheim currently has around 205 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45.4% boys and 54.6% girls. Around 42.0% 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 4.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.1%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 46.8%. african pupils make up about 12.7%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Blenheim Road, Orpington, BR6 9BH |
| Website: | www.orionblenheim.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01689819955 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bromley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Ruth De Graft Incoom |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 145073 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/10/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 205 |
| Number of Boys: | 93 |
| Number of Girls: | 112 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 46.80% | 96 |
| African | 12.70% | 26 |
| Other White | 8.30% | 17 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.90% | 12 |
| Caribbean | 5.40% | 11 |
| Other Mixed | 4.40% | 9 |
| Other Asian | 3.40% | 7 |
| Indian | 2.90% | 6 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 2.40% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 1.50% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.50% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.50% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 2 |
| Other Black | 1.00% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.50% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blenheim Primary School Blenheim Road , BR6 9BH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blenheim Junior School Blenheim Road , BR6 9BH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blenheim Infant School Blenheim Road , BR6 9BH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orion Blenheim Blenheim Road , BR6 9BH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Primary School Dyke Drive , BR5 4LZ | - not rated | 877 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ramsden Boys' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 289 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Ramsden Girls' School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 289 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Orpington Tintagel Road , Orpington BR5 4LG | 3out of 4 | 322 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 322 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Tintagel Road , BR5 4LG | - not rated | 322 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orpington College of Further Education The Walnuts , BR6 0TE | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nightingale Blenheim Road , Bromley BR6 9BH | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Beacon Academy Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | 3out of 4 | 323 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burwood School Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | - not rated | 323 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Goddington School Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | - not rated | 431 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avalon Centre Avalon Road , BR6 9BD | - not rated | 431 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.